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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.

Supermodel Gisele in Fresh Row With Brazil Farm Minister

January 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 5, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 3, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 3, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 29, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 22, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 16, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Top Court Approves Major New Brazil Corruption Investigation

December 6, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazil Top Court Approves Major New Corruption Investigation

Brazil’s Supreme Court approves federal investigation to allegations that incoming chief of staff for President-elect had taken illegal campaign donations.

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

Brazil Police Issue 22 Arrest Warrants In Corruption Probe

November 28, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 16, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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