Brazil's Democracy Is Not Safer After Bolsonaro's Conviction
The unprecedented conviction of the former president is reshaping Brazilian politics.
Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil's Rogue Court Is Receiving Global Blowback
Brazil’s judiciary has abandoned neutrality, with sweeping crackdowns on speech and political rivals. A U.S. tariff response signals the crisis has gone international.
Brazil Sentenced a Woman to 14 Years for Lipstick Graffiti
Débora Albuquerque scrawled “You lost, dude” on a statue. Now she’s being treated like a national security threat.
The Truth About Brazil's Rumble Ban
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has shut down Rumble in Brazil, using the same dubious legal arguments that led to the blocking of X and Telegram.
Don't Confuse Javier Milei With Jair Bolsonaro
Argentina's rising political star is a very different sort of politician.
The Brazilian Riot Was Not Inspired by January 6
The riot in Brasilia arose from the local tradition of political mob violence.
With Lula's Win in Brazil, the Left Dominates Latin America
The question now is whether Bolsonaro’s coalition can remain in place once the man himself is out of power.
Forget the Amazon Fires. State-Sanctioned Deforestation Is the Bigger Problem.
Environmental commons like the Amazon rain forest are vulnerable to shifts in the fickle winds of politics.
Libertarians Forged an Alliance With Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Was It a Deal With the Devil?
Free market reformers and authoritarian nationalists battle it out to reshape Brazil.
