Brazil has just surpassed 500,000 COVID related deaths while the President continues to ignore calls to issue tougher restrictions nationwide. But what's the feeling like on the ground? Are the public keen on their government? Julia catches up with Fernando who shares his experiences of the last 18 months as a Brazilian resident.

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