Brazil Establishes COVID-19 Victims' Memorial Day, Lula Criticizes Former President's Pandemic Missteps
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree on May 11, designating March 12 as the 'National Day for COVID-19 Victims' to honor the over 716,000 Brazilians who died from the virus by August 2025. Lula criticized the former Bolsonaro administration for its handling of the pandemic, suggesting that many deaths could have been prevented by following expert advice. The day is intended to institutionalize collective memory and prevent future tragedies.