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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.

Brazilian Court Reduces Sentence of Ex-President da Silva

by DC Editors - April 25, 2019

Brazilian Court Reduces Sentence of Ex-President da Silva

Brazil’s court reduced sentence of incarcerated former President da Silva, opening the possibility he could be moved to house arrest later this year.

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

Brazil Supreme Court’s Attempt to Silence Critics Draws Fire

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

Brazil Supreme Court’s Attempt to Silence Critics Draws Fire

Brazil’s Supreme Court drew fire silencing its critics with confidential criminal case targeting press, pundits on social media and a retired Army general.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, South America

Jail Term for Brazilian Comedian Gentili Harms Free Speech

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

Jail Term for Brazilian Comedian Gentili Harms Free Speech

A Brazilian court’s decision to sentence a comedian to prison for offensive remarks about a congresswoman could have a chilling effect on free speech.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, South America

US Natural History Museum Cancels Event Honoring Brazil President

by DC Editors - April 16, 2019

US Natural History Museum Cancels Event Honoring Brazil President

U.S. Natural History Museum in New York on Monday cancels event that was set to honor Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro as “Person of the Year.”

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

Judge Bars Bolsonaro’s Coup Celebration in Brazil

by DC Editors - April 1, 2019

Judge Bars Bolsonaro’s Coup Celebration

A Brazilian judge has ruled that the country’s president can’t celebrate of the March 31, 1964, coup that established a military dictatorship in Brazil.

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

Brazil’s Military Coup Commemoration Causes Anger and Unease

by DC Editors - March 28, 2019

Commemoration of Brazil's Military Coup Causes Anger, Unease

President Jair Bolsonaro’s call to commemorate the anniversary of Brazil’s 1964 military coup is causing discomfort in Latin America’s largest nation.

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

Brazil Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Corruption Probe

by DC Editors - March 16, 2019

Brazil Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Corruption Probe

Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that corruption cases involving illegal campaign donations should be handled by electoral courts.

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

PODCAST: Brazil’s Tenuous Relationship With Democracy

by DC Editors - March 6, 2019

PODCAST: Brazil’s Tenuous Relationship With Democracy

Brazil’s tenuous relationship with democracy, is the election of Jair Bolsonaro in October 2018, going to take Brazil back to its authoritarianism?

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

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Begins With Bolsonaro Backlash

by DC Editors - March 3, 2019

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Begins With Bolsonaro Backlash

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival officially began with street parties and revelry Friday amid expectations the first such celebration since Bolsonar took office.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Brazil, Political Artwork, South America

A Voice for LGBT Rights Silenced in Brazil

by DC Editors - January 28, 2019

A Voice for LGBT Rights Silenced in Brazil

Brazil´s Congress has lost an important voice for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at a time when it is most needed Jean Wyllys.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, LGBT People and Democracy, South America

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