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.
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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.”
Judge Bars Bolsonaro’s Coup Celebration in Brazil
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.
Brazil’s Military Coup Commemoration Causes Anger and 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.
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.
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?
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.
Venezuela’s Guaido Plans to Go Home Despite Safety Concerns
Crisis hit Venezuela as they await opposition leader and self-declared president, Juan Guaido who plans to return despite security concerns
Struggle for Control of Venezuela Returns to Streets
Momentum is growing for Venezuela’s opposition movement led by lawmaker Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests.
Massive Rival Protests as Political Crisis Mounts in Venezuela
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro participated in rival demonstrations Saturday in Caracas.