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Brazil Has Elected the “Most Extremist Leader in the Democratic World”
Glenn Greenwald, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, discusses more.
World’s Capitalists Celebrate Win of Brazilian Fascist Jair Bolsonaro
Corporate excitement over Bolsonaro's ascent to power began when he prevailed in the first round of elections.
A Broad New Coalition Is Rising to Block Brazil’s Far Right From the Presidency
The polarization occurring around the globe is visible in Brazil’s elections this year.
Inequality: A Feature and Driver of Bolsonaro’s Rise in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro has aligned himself with financial interests, attracting moderates willing to overlook his fascist ideas.
Jair Bolsonaro Is a Looming Threat to Global Climate and the Amazon
Bolsonaro's policy positions oppose the environment, Indigenous rights and traditional land claims.
Social Media War in Brazil Pushes Far-Right Candidate Toward Presidency
Like Trump, Jair Bolsonaro strategically avoids debate and uses social media to spread misinformation.
Author Jason Stanley on Trump and the Rise of Fascism Across the Globe
Yale professor and author Jason Stanley warns about the dangers of normalizing fascist politics.
Far-Right Demagogue Follows Rousseff’s Ouster and Lula’s Jailing in Brazil
Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro won a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential election in Brazil.
Presidential Election Is a Fight for Democracy in Brazil
The threat of a military dictatorship is surfacing.
Glenn Greenwald on the Possible Election of a Far-Right Demagogue in Brazil
Voters in Brazil head to the polls on Sunday in an election that could reshape the political landscape of South America.