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- A Final, Farcical Footnote to Impeachment in Brazil September 3, 2016
- Some Quick Thoughts on the Latest Polls in Brazil July 18, 2016
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- Early Thoughts on What a Temer Administration Looks Like May 17, 2016
- Thoughts on the Immediate Fallout of Dilma’s Removal May 16, 2016
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- Impeachment of Dilma Takes Inconceivable Turn May 9, 2016
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- Thoughts on Brazil’s Impeachment Vote Yesterday April 18, 2016
- Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Votes to Impeach Dilma Rousseff April 17, 2016
- Anti-Corruption Sentiment and Popular Culture in Brazil April 1, 2016
- Defending Democracy in Brazil March 31, 2016
- Talking about Brazil’s Political Situation (with Bonus US-Cuba Relations Discusion) March 29, 2016
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- Early Reflections on Brazil’s Odebrecht Documents March 24, 2016
- On Brazil’s Political Crisis March 20, 2016
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Defending Democracy in Brazil
As I’ve noted before, the Brazilian media has portrayed the anti-Dilma/anti-PT/pro-impeachment protests as a case of the Brazilian people taking to the streets, with the implication that “Brazil” (and thus, the citizens of the nation) and the current administration are … Continue reading
Anti-Impeachment Rallies in Brazil
In response to last Sunday’s protests demanding Dilma’s removal from office, tens of thousands of Brazilians gathered in state capitals throughout the country in support if not of the government, then of institutional and social democracy. Some marchers called for … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Democracy in the Americas, Impeachment, Latin American Politics, Protests in Latin America, Social Movements
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On Guatemala, Corruption, and the Strength of Democracy in Latin America
While much of the focus here has fallen on the recent corruption scandal in Brazil, there is another case in Latin America where the public and legal actors are beginning to hold political elites responsible for corrupt practices. In Guatemala, … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Corruption, Guatemala, Honduras, Impunity, Latin American Politics, Protests in Latin America, Social Movements
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Thoughts on Brazil’s Anti-Terrorism Law
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies is currently debating a new anti-terrorism law that is worth keeping an eye on. Those supporting the law have defended it by saying it merely brings Brazil “in line with the international community.” Additionally, they point to … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Latin American Politics, Legal Issues in Latin America, Social Movements, Terror in the Americas
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Police Disappearing Protesting Students in Mexico in 2014
I’ve written before of police violence against students in Mexico on a much grander scale. And now, in 2014, it tragically appears we have a twenty-first century version, no less horrific even if on a smaller scale: Authorities were investigating whether … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights Issues, Mexico, Police Violence, Student Movements, The "Disappeared"
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Around Latin America
–Dozens of Haitians are dead after the boat they were traveling on capsized as they sought to seek refuge and a new start in the wake of recent tensions and violence in the Dominican Republic. -For those who missed it, … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 World Cup, Around Latin America, Border Issues, Brazil, Corruption, Cuba, Gender and Sexuality, Haiti, Human Rights Issues, Indigenous Peoples, International Relations, Labor in Latin America, Land Struggles & Issues, Latin America, LGBT Rights & Issues, Paraguay, Protests in Latin America, Social Movements, Sports in Latin America
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Around Latin America
-In spite of a recent attack that left 13 Colombian soldiers dead, peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC continue, in an attempt to end civil war and conflict that has lasted nearly 50 years and left tens … Continue reading
Posted in Augusto Pinochet, Brazil, Chile, Civil Conflict in the Americas, Colombia, Corruption, Ecuador, Education in the Americas, Educational Reforms, El Salvador, Environmental Issues in the Americas, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionárias de Colombia (FARC), Futebol (Soccer), Human Rights Issues, Labor in Latin America, Legal Issues in Latin America, Mexico, National Parks, Oil in the Americas, Peru, Prisoners' Rights, Protests in Latin America, Social Movements, Sports in Latin America, Technology in the Americas, The Amazon, Women's Movements & Issues, Women's Rights
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Chilean Presidential Primary Results are In
Chileans voted in the presidential primaries for the November 2013 elections, and the results are in. For the Nueva Mayoría (New Majority, a coalition of left and center-left parties): Michelle Bachelet Jeria (PS – Socialist Party) 73.05% (WINNER) Andrés Velasco … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Democracy in the Americas, Elections in Latin America, Latin America, Police Violence, Protests in Latin America, Social Movements, South America, Student Movements, Uncategorized
Tagged Chile, Chile presidential elections, Chile presidential primaries, Concertacion, Michelle Bachelet, police violence, Politics, protests, student movements, the Left in Latin America, the Right in Latin America
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Thoughts On Comparing Brazil’s Demonstrations to Egypt and Turkey
Thomas Friedman has a piece in the New York Times today that tries to explain why people have taken to the streets in a number of countries (including the US, visible in Tea Party rallies; why he disregards the recent Occupy … Continue reading
Popular Demonstrations Continue to Resonate through Brazilian Politics
In the wake of lower bus fares and discussions of a national plebiscite, the recent and ongoing protests in Brazil continue to ripple throughout Brazilian politics and the people’s voices continue to resonate. One of the major targets of public … Continue reading
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