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Brazil

Science & Nature

Apocalypse Now

What Brazilian conservatives gain by letting the Amazon burn.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi

Global Justice

The War on Brazilian Democracy

Since taking office in January, President Jair Bolsonaro has not only become less popular. He has also done perhaps irreparable damage to fundamental democratic institutions.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi, Marcelo K. Silva

World

Who Supports Brazil's New Strongman?

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro is within an inch of the presidency. His popularity suggests Brazilian politics might never be the same.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi, Marcelo K. Silva

Global Justice

Brazilian Democracy in Peril

Brazil has been in disarray since 2016’s presidential impeachment, but after the murder of the country’s most exciting progressive politician, Brazilians must decide whether to be outraged or resigned.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi, Marcelo K. Silva

Global Justice, Politics

Bad News for Brazilian Democracy

Dilma Rousseff's impeachment circumvented the democratic process.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi

Politics

The Brazilian Coup’s Image Problem

New leaks prove the impeachment is intended to protect corrupt politicians.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi

Global Justice, Politics

Winners and Losers in Brazil’s Presidential Impeachment

Is there a political coup underway?

Gianpaolo Baiocchi

Politics, War & Security

Brazil's Era of Possibility

A Berkeley radical returns to his native Brazil after the Berlin Wall's fall.

Gianpaolo Baiocchi

       

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