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Published in: democraciaAbiertaBrazil’s failed war on drugs revisitedBolsonaro campaigned on promises “to kill at least 30.000 people” to make Brazil safe for his followers and, to this...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Sociology and philosophy under threat in Brazil – a petitionThe recent measures against sociology and philosophy in public universities that have been announced by the minister...
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Published in: ourEconomyWhy Brazil's permanent austerity policy is harming its economic futureThe new ‘expenditure ceiling’ introduced in Brazil will lead to dramatic spending cuts and rising social inequalities.
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaJuan Tokatlian: "We are a region adrift in global affairs".The crisis in Venezuela and Jair Bolsonaro's access to power coincide with Latin America's slide towards gradual...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaWhat dam collapses in Europe can tell BrazilThe changes in environmental legalisation to hold the companies accountable is one of the lessons from the European...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaA dam bursts in Brazil, but the problems cross its bordersPollution, armed militia and communities evictions are some of Vale S.A.'s alleged violations.
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Published in: democraciaAbierta2018 was the year crime became an ideology in the AmericasIn spite of some valuable initiatives to stregnthen the rule of law and tackle impunity in the region, l2018 has...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaInSight Crime’s 2018 Homicide Round-UpIn its Homicide Round-Up, InSight Crime looks into the murder rates country by country and the factors behind them. Español.
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaHas social media changed Brazil?Bolsonaro's election does not stem only from the use of social media, yet social media was indeed paramount to allow...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaBrazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have appointed new ministers in charge of the Amazon. Who are they?Four countries in the Amazon basin have appointed new environment ministers in the past eight months, at a time when...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaDemocracy is facing strong headwinds in 2019Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration as president of Brazil marks the beginning of the political year. The redrawing of the...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaHow to neutralize Bolsonaro in his first 100 days of government?A passive attitude from the International Community is not an option, and broad support from all progressives will...
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Published in: democraciaAbierta#EleccionesAbiertas2018: Earthquake in Brazil and Mexico, tremors in ColombiaThe presidential elections in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil were carried out in a context of polarisation and...
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Published in: democraciaAbierta#2018: Victories and defeats of the Latin American feminist movement2018 has been a year of great achievements and challenges for the women’s rights movement. The absolution of Imelda...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaWill Brazil seize the chance to lead the debate on migration?Many UN Member States have adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration at an...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaSocialism or barbarism in BrazilThe crisis of the left around the world has opened up a vacuum for extreme right movements to gain traction and...
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Published in: democraciaAbierta#ArchivoDemoAbierta2018: a year of environmental challengesThe protection of the environment is so crucial for upholding democracy that however the subject is approached, it...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaTo defeat the far right means to differentiate it from historical fascismTo win the battle against the far right, the left must understand that it faces a fragmented enemy, which is quite...
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaRemembrance of things present: Vladimir Herzog and democracy in contemporary BrazilJournalist Vladimir Herzog died in custody; his body found hung by his own belt strap from the bars of his cell. The...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?The rest and the West: thoughts on Brexit and migration. Part OneWhy the decisive political space for the Left is not Europe, but an inclusive democratic debate that alone can...
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