One million marchers calling for better services have been promised talks with government after Brazil protests
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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 Social Media Brought One Million to Brazil Protest
Brazil protest movement across all regions of country was organized largely on social media
1.25 Million Take Part in Brazil Protests
Unprecedented mass protests against government enrapture developing giant as over million take part in Brazil protest
Brazil and Turkey Reflect Differing Views of Protest
Strength of Brazil’s democracy contrasts with Turkey’s political violence in protests – Comparison of Brazil and Turkey democracies on display?
David Luiz Leads Brazil Soccer Support for Protests
Star defensive player David Luiz joins other famous players in throwing Brazil soccer support for protests sweeping the fast-changing BRIC country
Quarter Million March in Brazil Protest
Historic protests against government waste and economic crisis captivate nation as quarter million march in Brazil
Summer of Dissent With Worldwide Protests Spreading
Protest in streets across world in summer of dissent in numbers as protest brings calls for change
Brazil President Promises Talks to End Protests
Hundreds of thousands protest in major cities calling for government changes as Brazil President promise to marchers of talks considered by leadership
Brazil Indigenous Protest Dam Construction
Major march as Brazil indigenous protest dam organization that is highly controversial
Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage
Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage! South American democracy giant Brazil is socially liberal and highly diverse which is confirmed by recent national legalization of gay marriage