Euronews/Reuters: Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's new president calls for country to be freed of corruption and crime
Jail Bolsonaro, the new president of Brazil, opened his inauguration speech on Tuesday with strong words against corruption and crime — two key issues he raised during his election campaign.
He said he will prioritise the fight against crime in a country that has long reported high annual homicide rates.
The event took place in the capital city Brasilia, which was under tight security at Bolsonaro's request.
At least 3,000 police patrolled the area and military tanks, jets and anti-aircraft missiles were deployed.
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