Brazil’s Election: A Looming Crisis for Washington
A meeting between the two presidents in Los Angeles foreshadowed bigger trouble ahead, as Bolsonaro looks set to challenge the vote.
Why Reelection Would Embolden Bolsonaro Even More
Recent history shows that authoritarian-leaning leaders become much more aggressive after winning reelection.
All Eyes on Brazil’s Military as Election Approaches
Amid fears Bolsonaro may try to prevent a peaceful transition, generals emerge as key power brokers.
Meet the Candidates: Brazil
The incumbent and a former president are polarizing the campaign – and leaving very little room for alternative candidates.
Have Brazilians Given Up on Bolsonaro?
The sinking approval ratings for Brazil’s president could be permanent, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Misinformation Is Threatening Brazil’s Elections, Too
Municipal campaigns are awash with misleading propaganda, in a warning sign for the rest of the region.
Brazil’s Municipal Elections Yield Mixed Results for the Ruling PT
As part of its quadrennial electoral process, Brazil held simultaneous local elections on Sunday in over 5,560 municipalities. In all, roughly 140 million votes were cast—normal turnout, since voting is mandatory in Brazil. Voters chose from among nearly 480,000 candidates to determine the mayors (prefeitos), deputy mayors (vice-prefeitos) and local councils (vereadores) across the country. … Read more
