If Brazil’s election sparks mass unrest, the country’s so-called military police force would be called upon to restore order, giving them tremendous power to affect outcomes.
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To Defend Democracy, Is Brazil’s Top Court Going Too Far?
Brazil’s Supreme Court has acted as the primary check on President Jair Bolsonaro’s power. Now many are worried the court is posing its own threat.
On Brazil’s Bicentennial, Bolsonaro Softens Campaign Rhetoric
President Jair Bolsonaro called his supporters and the military to the streets to celebrate Brazil’s 200th anniversary. Then he softened his campaign tone.
The Question Menacing Brazil’s Elections: Coup or No Coup?
President Bolsonaro has warned of voter fraud and suggested he would dispute a loss in October’s vote, but the political establishment believes he lacks support to stage a coup.
Brazil Lifts Its Ban on Telegram After Two Days
Brazil’s Supreme Court blocked Telegram on Friday. The messaging app then responded with measures to fight misinformation, and the court quickly lifted its ban.
Leftists Are Ascendant in Latin America as Key Elections Loom
Growing inequality and sputtering economies have helped fuel a wave of leftist victories that may soon extend to Brazil and Colombia.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.
Bolsonaro Joins a Centrist Party in Brazil Ahead of 2022 Re-election Bid
President Jair Bolsonaro, who has not belonged to any political party for two years, is joining the centrist Liberals, they said on Wednesday.
Brazil Vaccine Scandal Imperils Bolsonaro as Protests Spread
Brazilians were angry over how slowly their government moved to acquire coronavirus vaccines. Now they’re incensed over a corruption scandal involving vaccine deals.