“Where there is indigenous land,” newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro has said, “there is wealth underneath it.”
Tag: Politics and Government
Bonhomie? C’est Fini as Trump and Macron Seek to Defuse Tension
President Trump’s meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France appeared far chillier than their earlier warm sessions, demonstrating how the relationship has soured.
Can Europe’s Liberal Order Survive as the Memory of War Fades?
As leaders commemorate the end of World War I, some of the same forces that threatened democracy and peace 100 years ago are resurgent today.
Looking to History and Recent Events, German Leaders Defend Democracy and Pluralism
On a date freighted with historic meaning, Germany’s president calls for “an enlightened patriotism,” or national pride without bigotry.
Sri Lanka President Dissolves Parliament Amid Power Struggle
Maithripala Sirisena’s move, which critics said was illegal, deepened a two-week-old constitutional crisis over who is the legitimate prime minister of the island nation.
Fact Check of the Day: Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Chinese Economy
At a news conference, the president answered a question about healing national divides by saying, falsely, that he had forced China to back down from a plan to strengthen its manufacturing industry.
News Analysis: Macron Hopes WWI Ceremonies Warn of Nationalism’s Dangers. Is Anyone Listening?
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hoped his carefully orchestrated centennial of the Armistice would bolster his vision for “more Europe.” But it may underscore his increasing isolation.
At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges
The World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, has long showcased flashy new tech. This year, discussions also dealt with counterterrorism, data breaches and surveillance.
Trudeau Apologizes for Canada’s Turning Away Ship of Jews Fleeing Nazis
In 1939, Canada refused desperate pleas for asylum by the captain of the St. Louis, a ship with more than 900 passengers. Most were Jews fleeing Germany.
Writer’s Invitation Is Pulled, and Some Ask if Hong Kong Is Still a Refuge
Ma Jian, whose new novel “China Dream” is a satire of totalitarianism, accused the venue of “turning a literary festival into a political matter.”