Politics

Brazilians’ polarization hits cartography, in new world map

With Brazil in the center, a new official world map raised debates about didacticism, foreign policy, and even patriotism

2 weeks ago

Brazil’s firearms debate takes a U.S. twist

Heavily supported by the pro-Bolsonaro opposition, a bill seeks to allow individual Brazilian states to adopt legislation on firearms

2 weeks ago

Opinion polls show increasing power of right-wing governors

Right-wing state governors in four major Brazilian states have higher approval ratings than President Lula, a new poll finds

3 weeks ago

How Elon Musk joins Brazil’s online far-right

The X owner has parroted arguments raised by the far-right that Brazil is living under an Orwellian dystopia where speech…

3 weeks ago

Musk probe increases the likelihood of an X ban in Brazil

Any personal consequence for the billionaire should not be immediate. However, his ventures in the country could suffer

3 weeks ago

Congress, Supreme Court battle on immunity rules

Congress and the Supreme Court are at each other's throats on most issues. The rules governing how elected officials can…

4 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules out putschist interpretation of Constitution

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday formed a 6-0 majority to disallow a putschist interpretation of Article 142 of the Constitution,…

1 month ago

Macron-Lula bromance only goes so far

Despite their camaraderie captured through now-viral photographs, Emmanuel Macron and Lula diverge on the Ukraine war, the Mercosur-EU trade deal,…

1 month ago

Marielle Franco case shows how crime and politics mingle in Rio

The alleged masterminds of the notorious Marielle Franco murder all hold public office in Rio— and have links to organized…

1 month ago

Supreme Court and Congress in tug-of-war over cannabis decriminalization

The Supreme Court is nearing a majority to decriminalize cannabis use and make clearer rules to differentiate between users and…

1 month ago