Brazil’s tenuous relationship with democracy, is the election of Jair Bolsonaro in October 2018, going to take Brazil back to its authoritarianism?
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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.
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.
Brazil Weakens Law Aimed at Holding Government to Account
Brazil’s on Thursday gave hundreds more public servants power to keep official records from public for decades by labeling them “secret” and “ultra-secret.”
Civil Society Condemns New Brazilian Anti-NGO Legislation
Brazilian civil society organizations have spoken out against new anti NGO legislation measure and highlighted the ways it violates rights.
Supermodel Gisele in Fresh Row With Brazil Farm Minister
Brazilian supermodel Gisele on Wednesday rejected critiques by country’s farm minister that questioned her knowledge about Brazil’s conservation efforts.
Bolsonaro Grabs Control Over Brazil’s Indigenous Lands
President Bolsonaro issues an executive order making the Agriculture Ministry responsible for decisions concerning lands claimed by indigenous peoples.
Bolsonaro Decree Grants Sweeping Powers over Brazilian NGOs
Brazil’s new President has used an executive order to give government secretary potentially far-reaching and restrictive powers over NGO’s in Brazil.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Assumes Office, Promises Big Changes
Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s president Tuesday, taking the reins of Latin America’s most populous nation promising to overhaul myriad aspects of life.
Scandal Involving Brazil President-Elect’s Son Clouds Inauguration
Scandal involving Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s son has soured his inauguration next week and tarnished the reputation of a far-right maverick.