Bolsonaro: Brazil Is Not Responsible For Oil Spill

An oil spill has polluted beaches along Brazil's northeastern coast. President Jair Bolsonaro stated the oil is not from Brazil and hinted at a foreign source, without naming it due to an ongoing investigation. The spill, possibly criminal, has been affecting beaches since early September. Petrobras confirmed the oil is not theirs, and the CEO called the spill extraordinary, urging the government to find the culprit. Over 100 tons of oil have been cleaned from beaches by environmental agencies.

What did President Jair Bolsonaro suggest about the origin of the oil spill?

• It originated from Brazil.

• It came from an unknown source.

• It was caused by natural disasters.

• It is from a foreign country.

What did President Bolsonaro imply about the nature of the oil spill?

• It was a routine spill.

• It was an accident.

• It could be a result of criminal activity.

• It was caused by a natural disaster.

What did Petrobras confirm about the oil involved in the spill?

• It was their oil.

• It was a mixture of different oils.

• It was a new type of oil.

• It was not their oil.

How did the CEO of Petrobras describe the oil spill?

• As a resolved issue.

• As a minor incident.

• As an extraordinary event.

• As a common occurrence.

How much oil has been cleaned from the beaches according to Brazil's Environment Minister?

• 50 tons

• 75 tons

• 150 tons

• 100 tons