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Brazil Presidential Election: Is Democracy at Stake?
As the Brazil Presidential election approaches, the world watches as the future of Brazil's democracy could be…
A New Pink Tide in Latin American Politics
While the popularity of the Right in Latin America peaked only a few years ago, the resurgence of the "pink tide"…
L’élection de Bolsonaro, le symptôme d’un…
L'élection de Jair Bolsonaro en 2018 a sans aucun doute contribué à l'exacerbation des tensions ethniques au…
Brazil and Bolsonaro: Should We Fear Democratic…
"Crimes against humanity," degradation of democratic norms, and "Fora Bolsonaro" signs in the street... Let's take…
Olympic Host City Hangover: Looming Legacies of Rio 2016…
Evocations of elite sport success and patriotism veil the social and environmental destruction marring the promises…
#ComRacismoNãoHáDemocracia: Racial Discrimination and…
Black politicians are still disproportionately susceptible to discrimination in the form of racial slurs, death…
L’Étreinte du serpent et la destruction perpétuelle de…
L'Étreinte du serpent nous montre qu'il est nécessaire d'adopter une perspective locale envers les problématiques…
Organized Crime in the Age of COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic is bound to come to an eventual end, its impact on criminal networks will be…
Le nationalisme culturel de Bolsonaro
Pour le député fédéral Marcelo Calero de Cidadania, « le danger est d’avoir un dirigisme culturel. À partir du…
What Does Lula’s Release Mean for Brazil?
With anti-government protests currently sweeping parts of Latin America, Lula's incendiary tactics could openly…
Brazil’s Chaotic Spectacle
While the Worker's Party under Lula was able to bring together an impressive coalition who all shared a common goal…
Latin America’s Electoral Turn Towards Populism
As five Latin American countries head to the polls in the upcoming months, it is important to acknowledge the…