Brazil: Hope for the First Time in a Very Long Time
Lula da Silva was inaugurated for a third non-consecutive term as president of Brazil, dramatically reversing the country's trajectory of the past eight years. In the first few days in office, Lula presented more progressive policy changes than many believed would be possible, says freelance journalist Michael Fox.
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Lula Wins in Brazil but “Will Have to Tread Very Carefully”
A sector of Brazil's elites became so disenchanted with Bolsonaro they switched to supporting Lula. But now Lula cannot afford to pursue a more radical program, since those elites would oust him, just as they did with Dilma Rousseff in 2016, says São Paulo based writer Alex Hochuli. This interview was recorded before Jair Bolsonaro conceded.
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Honest Government Ad | Visit Brazil 🇧🇷
The Brazilian Government has made a tourism ad ahead of the coming election, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.
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