Unvaccinated Brazil President Defends Handling of Pandemic

Bolsonaro was spotted eating on the street in New York City

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro addresses the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 21, 2021, at U.N. headquarters in New York City. Eduardo Munoz-Pool/Getty Images

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in a speech at the United Nations, saying science and history will hold everyone accountable.

Bolsonaro was the first world leader to speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 21.