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February 1, 2023
Our Democracy Is More Fragile Than We Would Like to Think
The insurrections in the United States and Brazil simply demonstrated what has always been true.
Karen J. Greenberg
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January 17, 2023
The Surprising Strength of Brazil’s Democracy
Seeming similarities between the attack on the presidential palace in Brasília and the US Capitol abound. But Brazilian democracy has proved more resilient.
Omar G. Encarnación
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January 12, 2023
Brazil’s Shocking—but Not Surprising—Attempted Coup
The attacks in Brasilia failed, but Bolsonaro’s supporters are not going to go away quietly.
Michael Fox
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November 11, 2022
“Brazil Is Back,” Says President-Elect Lula
The leftist politician’s defeat of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s recent election is a blow against the global far right.
Laura Carlsen
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November 1, 2022
Lula Is President! Democracy—and the Planet—Has Won!
Brazil is ready to rejoin the world and end its status as a pariah nation.
Benjamin Fogel
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October 28, 2022
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.
Benjamin Fogel
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October 3, 2022
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.
Benjamin Fogel
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September 9, 2022
The Planetary Stakes of the Brazilian Election
If Jair Bolsonaro remains in power—legally or illegally—his government will sabotage the global campaign to slow climate change.
James North
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August 3, 2022
Lula’s Comeback Campaign: The Stakes for Brazil—and Democracy
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Celso Amorim, who served as both foreign minister and defense minister, explains why much more than a resurgent Pink Tide is riding on the results.
Pablo Calvi
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April 5, 2021
Why Brazil Still Matters
With Lula eligible to run against Bolsonaro, Brazilians hold the world’s future in their hands.
Glenn Greenwald