The Brazilian leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who met with President Biden at the White House, said he’s interested in helping negotiate a path to peace.
Author: JACK NICAS
Is Brazil’s Alexandre de Moraes Actually Good for Democracy?
Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, was crucial to Brazil’s transfer of power. But his aggressive tactics are prompting debate: Can one go too far to fight the far right?
What Drove the Brazil Riots? Mass Delusion and Conspiracy Theories
Sunday’s riot laid bare a daunting threat to Brazilian democracy: Unlike past putsch attempts in Latin America, this one was driven by deeply rooted conspiracy theories.
Former President Bolsonaro Is in Florida as Protests Take Place in Brazil
Before departing Brazil, the former president had urged his supporters to avoid violence.
Can Neymar and Brazil’s World Cup Team Unite a Fractured Nation?
Brazil’s World Cup team has become a political lightning rod at home after an ugly election. A championship might be the only thing that can bring Brazil together.
Brazil Counted All Its Votes in Hours. It Still Faces Fraud Claims.
A report from the military found no voter fraud — but left room for Bolsonaro’s supporters to argue maybe he’d actually won.
What Can US Democracy Learn From Brazil?
Both nations had presidents who attacked their elections. But their responses — and the aftermaths — were much different.
Angry Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in the Streets
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil, many of them demanding that the military stop the transfer of power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro Is Silent After Brazil Election Defeat
President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet recognized his election defeat after months of warning, without evidence, that opponents would rig the vote.
Brazil Ejects Bolsonaro and Brings Back Leftist Former Leader Lula
Brazilians voted out their far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, after a single term and replaced him with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.