Searching for Memory: Aluízio Palmar and the Shadow of Dictatorship in Brazil (Review)
Jacob Blanc’s new book sheds light on the extraordinary life of a Brazilian hero while pushing forward our understanding of memory and the role of the historian.
How the Grandson of a Dictator Lobbies for Sanctions Against Brazil in the U.S.
Based in Florida and charged by federal prosecutors, Paulo Figueiredo is a close ally of the Bolsonaro family and is campaigning in the U.S. against Brazilian Supreme Court justices.
Lula Won, but Bolsonarismo Still Looms Large
Bolsonaro's return to Brazil generated less-than-expected fanfare, but the far-right ideology he represents remains very much alive.
Brasília and Washington
Beyond the parallels with the U.S. Capitol riot, the latest assault on Brazil's democracy is marked by Washington's long history of anti-democratic foreign policy.
“The Major Challenge to Brazilian Democracy Today Is Bolsonarismo”
In the wake of the attack on Brasília, both the Lula administration and civil society have a major role to play in combatting the forces propelling Brazil's far right.
Popular Organizing is the Only Way to Stop Bolsonarismo
The essence of the phenomenon tied to Jair Bolsonaro's rise is extreme, and it is a potent force for radicalizing people towards authoritarian and violent positions.
Brazil on Fire: Lula Presidente (Update 2)
Brazil has a new president-elect. Yet outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro's far-right allies continue to push misinformation.
The Most Important Election in Brazil’s History
Brazil faces a stark choice in its presidential runoff Sunday. Can Lula and the Left overcome Bolsonaro's misinformation and attempts to buy the vote?
Progressive Evangelicals Reject the Bolsonarization of Churches
Throughout his campaign, Bolsonaro has counted on the support of Brazil's Evangelical community. But some of them are breaking the mold.
The Amazon Can’t Survive Another Bolsonaro Government
CO2 emissions in the Amazon doubled in Bolsonaro's first two years in office. A new study shows that the rainforest may be nearing the point of no return.
In Brazil, Disinformation Campaign Puts Democracy at Risk
As fake news skyrockets, a Brazilian media scholar reflects on what's at stake in the final days before the country's crucial presidential vote.
Brazil on Fire: Elections update with BrasilWire’s Brian Mier
After an unexpected showing for the current president in the first round, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro are now vying to win over remaining voters ahead of the October 30 runoff.
