<p>Brazilian culture secretary Roberto Alvim was fired on Friday after using phrases similar to some used by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.</p>.<p>Alvim made the comments while discussing a new art prize in Latin America's largest democracy.</p>.<p>Alvim had held the post since November. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro made the decision after a backlash from Jewish organisations, key lawmakers, political parties, artists and the country's bar association.</p>
<p>Brazilian culture secretary Roberto Alvim was fired on Friday after using phrases similar to some used by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.</p>.<p>Alvim made the comments while discussing a new art prize in Latin America's largest democracy.</p>.<p>Alvim had held the post since November. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro made the decision after a backlash from Jewish organisations, key lawmakers, political parties, artists and the country's bar association.</p>