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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.

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

Brazil Weakens Law Aimed at Holding Government to Account

by DC Editors - January 26, 2019

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.”

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

Civil Society Condemns New Brazilian Anti-NGO Legislation

by DC Editors - January 18, 2019

Brazilian Civil Society Condemns New Anti-NGO Legislation

Brazilian civil society organizations have spoken out against new anti NGO legislation measure and highlighted the ways it violates rights.

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

Supermodel Gisele in Fresh Row With Brazil Farm Minister

by DC Editors - January 18, 2019

Supermodel Gisele Fires Back at Criticism from Brazil Farm Minister

Brazilian supermodel Gisele on Wednesday rejected critiques by country’s farm minister that questioned her knowledge about Brazil’s conservation efforts.

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

Bolsonaro Grabs Control Over Brazil’s Indigenous Lands

by DC Editors - January 5, 2019

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.

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

Bolsonaro Decree Grants Sweeping Powers over Brazilian NGOs

by DC Editors - January 3, 2019

Bolsonaro Presidential Decree Grants Sweeping Powers over NGOs in Brazil

Brazil’s new President has used an executive order to give government secretary potentially far-reaching and restrictive powers over NGO’s in Brazil.

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

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Assumes Office, Promises Big Changes

by DC Editors - January 3, 2019

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.

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

Scandal Involving Brazil President-Elect’s Son Clouds Inauguration

by DC Editors - December 29, 2018

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.

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

Brazil AG Seeks Corruption Charges Against President Temer

by DC Editors - December 22, 2018

Corruption Charges Against President Temer

Brazil’s attorney general has accused President Michele Temer of sitting at the center of “an institutionalized system of corruption”.

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

Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists

by DC Editors - December 16, 2018

Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists

Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.

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

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