Corruption is highly dangerous but Brazil justice system in fight for deep changes
Brazil articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Brazil Welcomes First Black Supreme Court President
Growing Latin America giant Brazil swears in first black Supreme Court President Joaquim Barbosa
Educated Brazilians Heading Back Home – With Some Europeans
Reverse brain drain pulls educated Brazilians home, and many Europeans are coming with them
Brazil’s Supreme Court Gets First Ever Black President
Democracy Giant Brazil’s Supreme Court Has Seen Loss of Confidence Amid Economy Slow Down Recently
Brazil Corruption Probe Convicts Lula’s Chief of Staff
Brazil Corruption Probe Still Continues as Epidemic Hampers Growth of South American Giant
Brazil Senator Punished For Vast System of Corruption
Economy of Brazil Senator Punished in Slowdown as Political Corruption Highlighted
Brazil Growth Slows as World Economy Weakens
Government Not Successful in Fighting Economic Slowdown as Troubles Mount and Brazil Growth Slows
Newspaper Analyzes What Led to Brazilian Economic Boom
Stability of Lula’s Two Terms Seen as High Point in Governance That Led to Brazilian Economic Boom
Dam Sees Indigenous Brazil Protest Movement
Opposition and Protest Movement Against Dam Growing Bolder as Scope of Government Plans Come to Focus