Our Democracy Is More Fragile Than We Would Like to Think 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.
Feb 1, 2023 / Karen J. Greenberg
Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil
Though his country’s democracy survived the recent assault on the capitol complex, the newly reelected president’s efforts to deliver on his promises are likely to face strong resi...
Jan 18, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier
The Surprising Strength of Brazil’s Democracy 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.
Jan 17, 2023 / Omar G. Encarnación
Brazil’s Shocking—but Not Surprising—Attempted Coup Brazil’s Shocking—but Not Surprising—Attempted Coup
The attacks in Brasilia failed, but Bolsonaro’s supporters are not going to go away quietly.
Jan 12, 2023 / Michael Fox
Brazil and Biden’s Foreign Policy Brazil and Biden’s Foreign Policy
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Matthew Duss and Stephen Wertheim discuss the president’s partial break from a failed consensus.
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jan 11, 2023 / Jacob Sugarman
A Habitable Earth Depends on Lula A Habitable Earth Depends on Lula
The Amazon rain forest is disappearing. We must help Brazil silence the chain saws.
Dec 29, 2022 / James North
Biden, Cuba, and Latin America’s Left Turn Biden, Cuba, and Latin America’s Left Turn
When Lula returns to Brazil’s presidency on January 1, every major Latin American country will have a government of the left.
Dec 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande
Salvador Allende Still Speaks to Us Today Salvador Allende Still Speaks to Us Today
Chilean President Gabriel Boric and Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez both find themselves besieged by a virulent resurgence of the same right-wing movements that demolished demo...
Dec 2, 2022 / Ariel Dorfman
Torture in the Heart of Venezuela Torture in the Heart of Venezuela
A UN report concludes that the Venezuelan intelligence agency abuses and torments detainees, including human rights defenders, miners, women, children, and Indigenous people.
Nov 29, 2022 / Mie Hoejris Dahl