Lula Won, but Bolsonarismo Still Looms Large

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

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 ...
"The Major Challenge to Brazilian Democracy Today Is Bolsonarismo"

“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 ...
Popular Organizing is the Only Way to Stop Bolsonarismo

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 ...
Brazil on Fire: Lula Presidente (Update 2)

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

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 ...
Progressive Evangelicals Reject the Bolsonarization of Churches

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 ...
The Amazon Can't Survive Another Bolsonaro Government

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 ...