21 Jun 2021

South America correspondent Katy Watson

From Nine To Noon, 9:52 am on 21 June 2021

In Brazil, there have been half a million Covid 19 deaths and critics of President Bolsonaro have called for nationwide protests, seeking impeachment and vaccines.

Also there have been widespread demonstrations in Colombia in recent months against the government. Initially sparked by a tax reform that has since been withdrawn, but protestors are now demanding better opportunities for young people and an end to police violence.