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​News about the struggle for better democracy in Brazil. ​​​According to Freedom House, the "electoral system encourages the proliferation of parties but struggles to manage persistent corruption". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles with news about South America.

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America, Voting Technology

The Uncomplicated Reason Brazil Can Count Its Ballots So Quickly

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Uncomplicated Reason Brazil Can Count Its Ballots So Quickly

America’s democracy appears to fall short of Brazil’s where the results of the most recent election were announced same day.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America, Voting Machines

As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies’ Decline

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies' Decline

Around the world, countries are facing threats posed by would-be autocrats. And the road to restoring democracy is long and hard.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Dictatorships, South America

The Threat To Brazil’s Democracy

September 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Threat To Brazil's Democracy

Brazil holds elections next month. Bolsonaro would likely claim a rigged vote if the race in which he faces leftist Lula da Silva tightens.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

August 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

Facebook failed to detect…election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America

Fear Up For Brazil’s Heated Election As Party Official Slain

July 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fear Up For Brazil’s Heated Election As Party Official Slain

Ahead of Brazil’s fiercely contested elections in October, there are growing concerns about an increasingly violent campaign.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America

Bolsonaro’s New Ally In Questioning Brazil’s Elections: The Military

June 19, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bolsonaro’s New Ally In Questioning Brazil’s Elections: The Military

Although unfounded, the military is expressing similar reservations over Brasil’s electoral process as President Jair Bolsonaro.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

May 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Brazil, Celebrity Politics, South America

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

May 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

Brazil’s controversial President Jair Bolsonaro wants the army to count votes. This, however, could be detrimental to the electoral process.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South Africa, South America

Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil’s democracy

September 29, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil's democracy

According to DW’s Philipp Lichterbeck, a president who threatens to organize a military coup should face impeachment proceedings.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America, Worldwide Corruption

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