Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Criminal Charges for Falsifying COVID-19 Vaccination Status

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
He inserted false information into a public health database to make it appear as though he had received the vaccine.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Criminal Charges for Falsifying COVID-19 Vaccination Status

On March 19, 2024, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status. The federal police accused him of inserting false information into a public health database to make it appear as though he had received the vaccine. This is the first time that Mr. Bolsonaro has faced criminal charges.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Brazil's Bolsonaro is indicted for 1st time over alleged falsification of his vaccination status

The Associated Press News Tuesday, 19 March 2024 13:28
  • Unique Points
    • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
    • The federal police accused Bolsonaro and 16 others of inserting false information into a public health database to make it appear as though they had received the vaccine.
    • Bolsonaro's aide-de-camp, Mauro Cid, told investigators that he delivered the vaccination certificates to Bolsonaro personally.
    • The investigation found several false insertions between November 2021 and December 2022.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it falsely states that Bolsonaro and his daughter had received the COVID-19 vaccine when they did not. Secondly, it implies that Bolsonaro was exempt from showing any kind of certificate on his trips during the pandemic which is false as he needed a vaccination certificate to enter other countries including the US where he remained for several months after losing his reelection bid. Thirdly, it states that Bolsonaro's lawyer denied access to the indictment but this statement contradicts later statements in the article where Wajngarten confirms that his client was indeed indicted.
    • The article falsely states that Bolsonaro and his daughter had received the COVID-19 vaccine when they did not. For example, it says 'Bolsonaro and 16 others inserted false information into a public health database to make it appear as though the then-president, his 12-year-old daughter and several others in his circle had received the COVID-19 vaccine.'
    • The article implies that Bolsonaro was exempt from showing any kind of certificate on his trips during the pandemic which is false. For example, it says 'Bolsonaro needed a certificate of vaccination to enter other countries including the US where he remained for several months after losing his reelection bid.'
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an example of a false statement by the author. The author claims that Bolsonaro and his daughter had received the COVID-19 vaccine when in fact they did not. This is a clear violation of ethical standards for journalism as it misleads readers about important information.
    • The federal police indictment alleged that Bolsonaro and 16 others inserted false information into a public health database to make it appear as though the then-president, his 12-year-old daughter and several others in his circle had received the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of bias in the form of political persecution and an attempt to void the enormous political capital that has only grown. The author also railed against vaccines during his presidency and ignored several offers from pharmaceutical companies to sell Brazil tens of millions of shots.
    • Gleisi Hoffmann, chairwoman of the Workers' Party, whose candidate defeated Bolsonaro, celebrated his indictment on social media.
      • The article contains examples of bias in the form of political persecution and an attempt to void the enormous political capital that has only grown. The author also railed against vaccines during his presidency and ignored several offers from pharmaceutical companies to sell Brazil tens of millions of shots.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      69%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Brazil Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro

      The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Jack Nicas Tuesday, 19 March 2024 13:50
      • Unique Points
        • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
        • Evidence collected shows that Bolsonaro acted willingly when he allegedly ordered the false data to be added into Brazil's health system.
      • Accuracy
        • Brazilian police accused Jair Bolsonaro of ordering a top aide to obtain falsified Covid-19 vaccination records for himself and his daughter in late 2022.
        • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Brazilian police have recommended criminal charges against Bolsonaro for falsifying his Covid-19 vaccination records. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies that the recommendation has been made and acted upon by the authorities when no official announcement or court decision regarding these charges exists yet.
        • The article states 'Brazilian police recommended Mr. Bolsonaro be criminally charged in a scheme to falsify his Covid-19 vaccine card' but there is no evidence of this recommendation being made by the authorities.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        The author of the article is Jack Nicas and he has a history of bias against Jair Bolsonaro. The title mentions that Brazilian police have recommended criminal charges against Bolsonaro which implies that there may be evidence to support these claims. However, it's important to note that this is just an accusation at this point and the author does not provide any concrete evidence or quotes from experts in order to back up their claim of bias.
        • Federal prosecutors will now decide whether to pursue the case. If they do, it will be the first time the former president has faced criminal charges.
          • The federal police accused the former president of falsifying his Covid-19 vaccination records.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro. The article mentions that the former president is under investigation for falsifying Covid-19 vaccination records, which could be seen as an attempt to downplay the severity of the pandemic in Brazil. Additionally, one of Bolsonaro's top aides was also mentioned in relation to this topic.
            • The article mentions that Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation for falsifying Covid-19 vaccination records.

            73%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro indicted for allegedly falsifying Covid vaccination data

            CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Tara John Tuesday, 19 March 2024 18:32
            • Unique Points
              • Bolsonaro ordered one of his closest aides to enter false vaccination data into the Ministry of Health's system for himself and his daughter.
              • Evidence collected shows that Bolsonaro acted willingly when he allegedly ordered the false data to be added into Brazil's health system.
              • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
            • Accuracy
              • Jair Bolsonaro ordered one of his closest aides to enter false vaccination data into the Ministry of Health's system for himself and his daughter.
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted for falsifying Covid vaccination data while he was still president. However, this statement is false as there are no records of any such indictment against him at the time of writing this analysis.
              • The article states that Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted for falsifying Covid vaccination data while he was still president. This claim is not supported by any evidence and appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead readers.
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'Bolsonaro was widely criticized at home and abroad for downplaying the severity of the virus during the pandemic'. This is an example of a statement that dehumanizes those who hold different opinions from Bolsonaro. The author also uses language that implies monetary bias when they mention Brazilian Police carrying out a search and seizure in connection with suspected falsified vaccination data, which could be interpreted as implying corruption or financial gain for the government officials involved.
              • The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'Bolsonaro was widely criticized at home and abroad for downplaying the severity of the virus during the pandemic'. This is an example of a statement that dehumanizes those who hold different opinions from Bolsonaro. The author also uses language that implies monetary bias when they mention Brazilian Police carrying out a search and seizure in connection with suspected falsified vaccination data, which could be interpreted as implying corruption or financial gain for the government officials involved.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Covid-19 vaccination data as they are reporting on allegations that Jair Bolsonaro falsified this data. The article also mentions Mauro Cid who is an individual with ties to Brazil's military and may have influence over the government.
                • The article reports that Jair Bolsonaro, a former president of Brazil, has been indicted for allegedly falsifying Covid vaccination data. The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest they may have on this topic.

                79%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Police say anti-vax Bolsonaro forged vaccine card before U.S. visit

                The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Terrence McCoy, Tuesday, 19 March 2024 15:35
                • Unique Points
                  • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
                  • Bolsonaro ordered one of his closest aides to enter false vaccination data into the Ministry of Health's system for himself and his daughter.
                • Accuracy
                  • Bolsonaro was indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status.
                  • Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of ordering a top aide to obtain falsified Covid-19 vaccination records for himself and his daughter in late 2022.
                • Deception (90%)
                  The article is highly deceptive because it presents false information and omits important details that contradict the main claim. The author uses emotional manipulation, sensationalism, selective reporting and science and health articles without proper evidence or citations to deceive the reader into believing that Bolsonaro was vaccinated against covid-19 when he actually forged his vaccine card before entering the United States. The author also implies that Bolsonaro's trip was official state business, which it was not, and that he had diplomatic immunity from the U.S. requirement, which he did not have.
                  • An IP address from the presidential palace was used to print the cards
                  • Bolsonaro had given the order to falsify his vaccine record and that of his daughter, according to a top aide who is also facing charges.
                  • Bolsonaro spent years inveighing against the coronavirus vaccine and swore off ever receiving one
                  • The Brazilian Foreign Ministry said Bolsonaro was not visiting on official state business or diplomatic meetings, but only for personal reasons.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the police have recommended charging Bolsonaro with fraud and criminal association. However, this is not a definitive statement as it does not indicate whether or not he will actually be charged. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Bolsonaro's incendiary rhetoric and hard-line conservative government policies which are likely to further inflame division in Brazil. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by stating that Bolsonaro spent years denying the coronavirus vaccine, but then he was vaccinated against covid-19 when entering the United States. This creates a false dilemma and is not accurate as it implies that Bolsonaro had to choose between one or the other which is not true.
                  • The police recommendation moves Bolsonaro closer to criminal prosecution.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts Bolsonaro as an extremist who is against vaccines and science, which could be seen as a form of religious bias. Additionally, the fact that Bolsonaro falsified his vaccine card to enter the United States suggests a potential financial gain from being able to travel without restrictions.
                  • Bolsonaro falsified his vaccine card to enter the United States, which could be seen as a form of monetary bias.
                    • The author uses language that depicts Bolsonaro as an extremist who is against vaccines and science
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Terrence McCoy and Marina Dias have a conflict of interest on the topic of Jair Bolsonaro as they are reporting on an incident where he forged his vaccine card before visiting the United States. They also have a personal relationship with Laura Bolsonaro, who is related to Jair.
                      • Terrence McCoy and Marina Dias reported that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had forged his COVID-19 vaccination card in order to enter the United States.