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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’s Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal

by DC Editors - August 13, 2021

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

by DC Editors - August 7, 2021

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

by DC Editors - August 1, 2021

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

by DC Editors - July 15, 2021

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

by DC Editors - April 25, 2021

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

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

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?

by DC Editors - March 15, 2021

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

by DC Editors - March 9, 2021

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

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

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

Brazil’s President Tests Positive for COVID-19

by DC Editors - July 8, 2020

Brazil's President Tests Positive for COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19. Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and his regime has largely neglected it.

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

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