Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.
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Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.
One Secret to a Latin American Party’s Dominance: Buying Votes
In Paraguay, the Colorado Party has held power for seven decades. On Election Day, it rounds up Indigenous people and pays them for their votes.
Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is battling critics and leaked intelligence reports that opponents say show he ignored warnings of Chinese interference in past elections.
Biden and Lula Meet at White House, Vowing to Guard Democracy
President Biden hosted Brazil’s new president on Friday in a refresh of the countries’ relations. The two leaders agree on the Amazon but are split on Ukraine.
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?
How a Mob Tried to Oust Brazil’s Lula
The storming of Brazil’s capital failed to overthrow the elected government. But an examination of the attack reveals how extremism is threatening Latin America’s largest democracy.
Nicaragua no era un país de emigrantes. Ahora la historia es distinta
Cientos de miles de nicaragüenses han huido de su país en los últimos años, para escapar de la pobreza y la represión de un gobierno cada vez más autoritario.
Nicaraguans Join the Mass of People Migrating to the US
Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans have fled their country in recent years, escaping poverty and repression under an increasingly authoritarian government.
Brazil Confronts a Momentous Bolsonaro vs. Lula Election
Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday in an election between two political heavyweights that could have global repercussions.