Lesser Evil: Olympics bogeyman back as Rio mayor
Rio de Janeiro hasn’t elected a progressive mayor since the 1980s but this year progressives are celebrating anyway, as center right candidate and former …
Sérgio Moro’s strange new job
The Lava Jato judge and former Bolsonaro administration Justice Minister will now work with former NSA, DOJ and FBI officials in a consulting firm …
On Obama, Lula and Tammany Hall
In his new book, Barack Obama, who is the husband of Chicago machine Mayor Richard M. Daley’s former Assistant Planning Commissioner, compares Lula to …
US Election: What’s at stake for Brazil
If the US has been the number one enemy of democracy and freedom in Latin America for the past century, why would a new …
Foreign meddling: Bolsonaro moves to help Trump reelection
Brazilian lawmaker opens inquiry into controversial import tax break extension By Nathália Urban Last week, Brazilian Congressman Ivan Valente (PSOL-SP) revealed a telegram between …
RenovaBR: The Privatisation of Brazilian Politics
Launched in October 2017, “leadership training and civic engagement initiative” RenovaBR claims to be a response to endemic corruption in politics. Through the “selection and …