Why Bolsonaro is “curating” Brazil’s culture
When Roberto Alvim was hired by President Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s Special Secretary of Culture…
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One year into Bolsonaro’s presidency
On his inauguration day just over one year ago, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro promised to rescue…
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Brazil’s indigenous people are best positioned to protect the Amazon
“In no way is Bolsonaro correct when he says the Amazon belongs to Brazil,” Jorge Acero, a lawyer…
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What world leaders are saying about the forest fires in the Amazon
Reports of widespread fires in the Amazon have generated a range of reactions on social media over the…
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Bolsonaro blames NGOs for Amazon fires
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration agency (NASA) recently picked up satellite images…
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Why Bolsonaro’s comments matter
Throughout his political career, Jair Bolsonaro has publicly and privately made controversial statements,…
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Why are inmates still dying in Brazil’s violent prisons?
Brazil exercises a hard-line approach to petty crime and violence. Because of the country’s pre-trial…
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In photos: Brazil’s second round of education protests
Yesterday afternoon, Brazil’s Ministry of Education released a statement communicating that no public…
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Brazil’s university students to Bolsonaro: Don’t cut the education budget
Bárbara Martins is a 21-year-old journalism student at Rio de Janeiro’s Federal University (UFRJ)…
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Bolsonaro’s environmental negligence goes from bad to worse
This week, Brazil withdrew its offer to host a United Nations Latin America and Caribbean climate week…
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