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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.

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

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal

August 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazil's Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal

Bolsonaro, who plans to seek for re-election, claims that the current voting system is exposed to fraud, allegations dismissed in court.

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

Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims

August 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims

After claiming Brazil’s electronic voting system is vulnerable to fraud President, Jair Bolsonaro, hit out a judicial probe into his claims.

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

Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback

August 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback

Polls predict that if former President Lula da Silva’s political rights are restored, he will smash Jair Bolsonaro if he runs again for president.

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

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

July 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

While the world was distracted with COVID-19 democracy was quietly being attacked globally such as in Hungary, Brazil, Belarus, China.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, South America

Bolsonaro Says Brazil Military Can Take The Streets

April 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bolsonaro Says Brazil Military Can Take The Streets

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said if he orders the military to take to the streets to restore order, “the order will be followed.”

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

Pelé’ Documentary Kicks Up Questions On Democracy In Brazil

March 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pelé’ Documentary Kicks Up Questions On Democracy In Brazil

A recent Netflix documentary examines football legend Pelé’s rise to fame but fails to address deeper questions of race and class.

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

Can Lula’s Return Save Brazilian Democracy?

March 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Can Lula’s Return Save Brazilian Democracy?

Lula da Silva’s return means that there is actually some hope for democracy and social justice in Brazil, despite the tide of reaction.

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

Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up But the Biggest Test is 2022

March 9, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up But the Biggest Test is 2022

Despite the deteriorating political climate in Brazil since President Jair Bolsonaro’s election, democracy has survived and thrived.

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

Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon

February 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon

The Amazon is the world’s most important ecosystem. Among the different strategies adopted to save it human rights laws are crucial.

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

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