by Michael De Dios | Dec 11, 2019 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
On November 8, 2019, Former Brazilian President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva was released from prison after the latest ruling from the Brazilian Supreme Federal Tribunal that reverses its position to allow imprisonment after a conviction following a first appeal. A day...
by Martin Lamera | Nov 24, 2019 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a former military man, populist and was considered as an outsider in the political scene has been gaining attention these past few months. From his extremist personality and blatant policies toward oppositions and enemies, he then...
by Luis Sierra | May 7, 2019 | University of Chicago
It would not be a stretch to call Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro’s actions and comments in line with those of a right-wing populist. He rushed to victory in the 2018 Presidential elections vowing to crack down on rampant violence and improving education...
by Catherine Browder | May 5, 2019 | Georgia State University
In a world that is constantly evolving, people around the world are turning to leaders who quell their fear of instability and change. Since the creation of government, democratic or otherwise, people have looked to their leaders for guidance and strength, however...
by Shiva Kangeyan | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago
On October 28, 2018, Jair Bolsonaro of the Social Liberal Party was elected President of Brazil. Despite the party’s name, politically Bolsonaro can be categorized as espousing several authoritarian beliefs, such as increased latitude for the police/military and...
