Brazil's unvaccinated President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday he will attend next week's United Nations conclave in New York, effectively defying city authorities who recently announced a proof of vaccination requirements for all attending leaders and diplomats.
"Next week I will be at the UN General Assembly , where I will give an opening speech" on Tuesday, the president said during a social media broadcast.
On Wednesday the New York mayor's office wrote the UNGA laying out the guidelines, including that delegates must show proof of vaccination to enter the debate hall -- a move that raised questions about Bolsonaro's in-person participation.
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