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Bolsonaro Is Barred From Public Office — But That Doesn’t Mean He’ll Disappear
The ruling won’t hamper Jair Bolsonaro’s ability to propagate his broader authoritarian neoliberal project for Brazil.
Brazilian Court Bars Bolsonaro From Political Office Over Election Lies
Bolsonaro is forbidden from running for office for eight years, decimating his chances of winning back the presidency.
Noam Chomsky: Right-Wing Insurrection in Brazil Held Strong Echoes of January 6
Both cases reveal how fragile representative democracies have become — and we may not have seen the last of such events.
Lula’s New Government Is Taking Steps to Combat Racism in Brazil
One of Lula da Silva's first acts as president was to create new ministries of Indigenous Peoples and Racial Equality.
Bolsonaro Backers Storm Government Buildings in January 6-Style Attempted Coup
Steve Bannon and his network have been backing Jair Bolsonaro and trying to foment unrest, says reporter Michael Fox.
“Bolsonaro Must Not Be Given Refuge in Florida,” Progressive US Lawmakers Say
"Two years ago our Capitol was attacked by fanatics, now we are watching it happen in Brazil," Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
Despite Indigenous Land Protections, Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Continues
Protected areas are losing forest to weak environmental policies. It's up to Lula's new administration to change that.
Brazil Celebrates Lula’s Inauguration and End of Right-Wing Bolsonaro Reign
Lula vowed to rebuild Brazil as a nation for all people, while former President Jair Bolsonaro fled to Florida.
Bolsonaro Expected to Accept Defeat as Some Supporters Demand Military Coup
By Monday night, pro-Bolsonaro truckers and other motorists had set up 342 roadblocks, affecting food supply chains.
Bolsonaro Has Yet to Concede After Lula Wins by More Than 2 Million Votes
Progressives worldwide celebrated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in Brazil's presidential election.