Benjamin Fogel

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Benjamin Fogel is the head of publications at the Alameda Institute and a contributing editor at Jacobin.

Jacob Zuma, the leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, reacts to a question at the National Result Operation Centre (ROC) at Gallagher Estate on June 1, 2024, in Midrand, South Africa.

Who Will Govern South Africa? Who Will Govern South Africa?

The era of ANC hegemony is over, and Jacob Zuma’s new party is threatening violence if he’s not welcomed into the government.

Jun 4, 2024 / Benjamin Fogel

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party raises his fist as he delivers his first speech after his victory over then-President Jair Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party.

Lula Is President! Democracy—and the Planet—Has Won! Lula Is President! Democracy—and the Planet—Has Won!

Brazil is ready to rejoin the world and end its status as a pariah nation.

Nov 1, 2022 / Benjamin Fogel

Lula and Bolsonaro Debate Face to Face Ahead of Historic Run-off

Is Bolsonaro Headed for Defeat? Is Bolsonaro Headed for Defeat?

With an ally recently entangled in an armed standoff with police, the Brazilian president is rapidly losing ground to an emboldened Lula.

Oct 28, 2022 / Benjamin Fogel

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro smiling.

Lula Wins the First Round, but “Bolsonarismo” Is Here to Stay Lula Wins the First Round, but “Bolsonarismo” Is Here to Stay

In Brazil, support for Jair Bolsonaro, and the far right in general, proved significantly stronger than polling indicated.

Oct 3, 2022 / Benjamin Fogel

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Despite major dissatisfaction amongst voters and opposition from fledgling alternative parties, the ruling African National Congress won by a landslide.

May 13, 2014 / Mara Kardas-Nelson and Benjamin Fogel

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