So Let’s Talk About the Brazilian Elections
Brazil

So Let’s Talk About the Brazilian Elections

ByAndrew

For most of the 2018 Brazilian election cycle I have limited my comments on the politics of this country to some random social media posts, and more complete coverage over at the Best of Brazil Blog. In fact, for those who are just tuning in, I would recommend going here and starting at the earliest…

A Day of Protest in Brazil
Brazil

A Day of Protest in Brazil

ByAndrew

A week ago I wrote briefly about the current political climate in Brazil. Today protesters took to the streets in record-setting numbers to demand the ouster of current president Dilma Rousseff, and the arrest of former president Luís Inácio “Lula” da Silva. In the past, the PT (the ruling, leftist, Workers Party) has been able…