Tag: politics
Gabeira, a Do-gooder Brazilian Politico Among Foxes Devouring Public Chickens
Brazil’s leading news magazine, Veja, praised Congressman Fernando Gabeira as “the champion of ethics ...
In Brazil, Rich or Poor, We’re All Prisoners
An old adage stated, “Brazilian, profession hope.” Today, it would be more correct to ...
In Spite of Everything Brazilians Must Keep the Dream Alive
In the past, we ran risks and we had objectives. Now, there are no ...
Senate Chairman Upholds Tradition of Treating Brazil with Contempt
At the time of writing we are watching a familiar scene – the chairman ...
Brazilian Politics: Navel Gazing in Brasília – Largesse in São Paulo
One of the most depressing aspects of Brazilian politics is the way many – ...
Brazil’s Lula Starts Political Overhaul and Vows Not to Seek Third Term
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked on Monday, April 23, for opposition ...
Brazil’s Politicians Share the Spoils
Trying to explain Brazilian society to western Europeans and Americans can be frustrating. When ...
My Wish for Brazil: a Tempest of Purification and Marches on the Streets
The end of the year is the time to express our wishes. Mine for ...
Brazil’s First Referendum Ever Is Blow to Oligarchy
The holding of the first referendum in the country’s history, on the sale of ...
Political Reform Will Not End Corruption in Brazil
The political reform under consideration in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies will not be ...