In Brazil, December 9 was characterized by significant political maneuvers and a worsening public health crisis:
Celebrating the independence of Tanganyika in 1961.
A federal judge dismissed the case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn following his presidential pardon, though the judge noted the pardon did not imply innocence.
President Bolsonaro confirmed Gilson Machado as the new Minister of Tourism. Concurrently, the government reduced the import tax on revolvers and pistols to zero.
The United States was navigating a tense presidential transition:
Beyond the news of the day, December 9 is annually recognized as:
