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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.

Brazil Police Issue 22 Arrest Warrants In Corruption Probe

by DC Editors - November 28, 2018

Brazil Police Issue 22 Arrest Warrants In Corruption Probe

Brazil’s federal police issued 22 arrest warrants due to money laundering scheme involving construction of the new headquarters of the state oil company .

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

Recording Hints Colombia Prosecutor Covered Up Odebrecht Bribes

by DC Editors - November 16, 2018

Recording Leads To Allegations Colombia Prosecutor Covered Up Bribes

According to record, Colombia’s chief prosecutor tried to cover up bribery payments that were part of Latin America’s biggest corruption scandal.

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

Commission Expresses Concern Over Brazilian Human Rights

by DC Editors - November 15, 2018

Human Rights Commission Expresses 'Concern' Over Brazil

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has expressed “deep concern” over human rights in Brazil and waiting for Bolsonaro assuming office on Jan. 1.

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

VIDEO: Fair Elections and the Future of Brazilian Democracy

by DC Editors - November 5, 2018

Future of Brazilian Democracy

The October 28 elections in Brazil. had Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist against Fernando Haddad who represented the left-wing Workers’ Party.

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

VIDEO: The Global Labor Movement and Brazilian Democracy

by DC Editors - November 5, 2018

VIDEO: The Global Labor Movement and Brazilian Democracy

October 29th, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs organized an interesting lecture on the global labor movement and Brazilian democracy.

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

VIDEO: The Biggest Corruption Scandal In Latin America’s History

by DC Editors - November 5, 2018

Biggest Corruption Scandal In Latin America’s History

The biggest corruption scandal in Latin America’s history has emerged from Brazil’s Petrobras and spread its tentacles across the region and beyond.

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

After Election, Bolsonaro Speech Must Not Become Brazilian Policy

by DC Editors - October 30, 2018

After Bolsonaro Election, Toxic Speech Must Not Become Brazilian Policy

After presidential elections in Brazil, toxic speech must not become Brazilian policy. Amnesty International reacted to as Jair Bolsonaro emerged winner.

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

Fascist? Populist? Debate Over Describing Brazil’s Bolsonaro

by DC Editors - October 27, 2018

Describing Brazil's Bolsonaro

Brazil’s presidential race front-runner says he wants to liberalize a largely closed economy, so why is he being called “populist” and a “fascist”?

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

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Declines Debate With Rival Ahead Of Sunday Election

by DC Editors - October 25, 2018

Brazil's Bolsonaro Declines Debate with Rival ahead of Sunday Election

Brazil’s Bolsonaro declines debate with rival ahead of Sunday election and sought to counter criticism that he represents a threat to country’s democracy.

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

Brazil’s Right-Wing Candidate Scolds Son For Threat To Shut Top Court

by DC Editors - October 23, 2018

Brazil's Right-Wing candidate Scolds Son for Threat to Shut Top Court

Brazil’s leading presidential hopeful, Jair Bolsonaro, publicly upbraided his son on Monday for threatening to shut down the Supreme Court.

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

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