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Brazil Inquiry Calls Bolsonaro ‘Author’ of Attempted Coup, Recommends Indictments

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The congressional probe’s rapporteur said the former far-right president and his supporters are culpable for the “greatest attack on democracy in our recent history.” By Brett Wilkins. Published 10-18-2023 by Common Dreams Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was the “intellectual and moral author of a coup movement” that culminated in the January 8, 2023 attacks on government […]

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‘Historic Day’ as Brazilian Court Hits Bolsonaro With 8-Year Political Ban Over Election Lies

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“This decision will end Bolsonaro’s chances of being president again, and he knows it,” said one political scientist. By Brett Wilkins. Published 6-30-2023 by Common Dreams Brazil’s highest election authority on Friday barred Jair Bolsonaro from running for any public office for the next eight years over the disgraced former far-right president’s abuse of power related to […]

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Brazilian Indigenous Activists Join Peruvian Comrades Fighting ‘Genocide Bill’

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Opponents warn that the proposed legislation is “a naked land grab by the oil and gas industry” that critically imperils Peru’s uncontacted tribes. By Brett Wilkins. Published 6-13-2023 by Common Dreams A delegation of Indigenous leaders from Brazil is in Peru this week to join forces with their counterparts there who are fighting to stop […]

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Brazil’s Indigenous peoples survived Bolsonaro. Now Lula has won, what next?

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Bolsonaro’s genocidal policies devastated Indigenous communities. After four years of trauma, they can breathe again By Sarah Shenker.  Published 2-3-2023 by openDemocracy. The news broke on 28 October 2018. Through the crackle and hiss of the radio, we made out one sentence: “Jair Bolsonaro has been elected president of Brazil.” It was a long way […]

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Bolsonaro Requests Six-Month US Tourist Visa to Prolong Florida Trip as Brazilian Probes Mount

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Brazil’s far-right ex-president has applied for a visa to remain in the U.S. amid worsening legal troubles in his home country, where he is facing multiple investigations. By Kenny Stancil.  Published 1-30-2023 by Common Dreams Brazil’s far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a six-month visitor visa to remain in the United States amid worsening legal […]

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‘A Brazil of Hope’ as Leftist Lula Defeats Far-Right Bolsonaro in Presidential Runoff

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The Workers’ Party candidate, who completed a remarkable political comeback less than three years removed from a prison cell, tweeted one word following his win: “Democracy.” By Brett Wilkins  Published 10-30-2022 by Common Dreams “A huge blow against fascistic politics and a huge victory for decency and sanity.” That’s how RootsAction director Norman Solomon described Brazilian President-Elect Luiz […]

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Fears Mount Bolsonaro Will Turn Brazilian Bicentennial Into ‘Violence in the Streets’

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“No one can hold Bolsonaro back,” said a presidential campaign insider. By Jessica Corbett  Published 9-6-2022 by Common Dreams Brazil is preparing for potential violence that could resemble last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol as far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans a pair of Wednesday events to mark the nation’s bicentennial. “In the capital Brasília, […]

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Warnings of Trump-Like Insurrection Ahead of Bolsonaro Rallies in Brazil

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“The people of Brazil have struggled for decades to secure democracy from military rule, Bolsonaro must not be permitted to rob them of it now.” By Brett Wilkins, staff writer for Common Dreams. Published 9-6-2021 As supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro prepare to take to the streets for orchestrated demonstrations Tuesday, warnings within the country […]

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‘Out of Control’: Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Hits Highest Level in a Decade

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“At this rate, we will not be able to keep global warming below 1.5ºC, a target defined in the Paris agreement,” said the conservation institute Imazon. By Brett Wilkins, staff writer for Common Dreams. Published 8-20-2021 Encouraged by President Jair Bolsonaro, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surged to its highest annual level in a decade over […]

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‘Bolsonaro Out!’: Massive Protests as Brazil’s Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 500,000

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“We are on the street to defend our country, our people, our lives, our culture, our education, our economy. We can no longer die of Covid.” By Brett Wilkins, staff writer for Common Dreams. Published 6-20-2021 As Brazil’s Covid-19 death toll surpassed 500,000 on Saturday, at least hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of more […]

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