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Research indicates that the elderly, evangelicals, and the wealthy are the most likely to believe Bolsonaro's lies about the coronavirus.

A Quaest survey, released by university professor Bruno Carazza, indicates that "the feeling that the press is exaggerating is significantly higher among voters who approve of Bolsonaro's administration."

President Jair Bolsonaro greets supporters in front of the Planalto Palace during a demonstration, already in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic (Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado)

Forum Magazine - A Quaest survey, published by columnist and university professor Bruno Carazza in Valor Econômico on his Twitter account this Wednesday (1), reveals that the elderly, evangelicals and the rich are the ones who most believe Bolsonaro's lies about coronavirus.

According to the survey data, the journalist states that "Bolsonaro's communication strategy is efficient in mobilizing his electorate. The message that the press is exaggerating its coverage of the coronavirus crisis is spreading among the president's support groups."

According to the journalist, "the feeling that the press is exaggerating is significantly higher among voters who approve of Bolsonaro's administration."

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