The new ‘expenditure ceiling’ introduced in Brazil will lead to dramatic spending cuts and rising social inequalities.

The crisis in Venezuela and Jair Bolsonaro's access to power coincide with Latin America's slide towards gradual irrelevance in world politics. Interview by Nueva Sociedad. Español.

The changes in environmental legalisation to hold the companies accountable is one of the lessons from the European disaster management policies that could inspire Latin American authorities. Español.

Pollution, armed militia and communities evictions are some of Vale S.A.'s alleged violations.

In spite of some valuable initiatives to stregnthen the rule of law and tackle impunity in the region, l2018 has seen organised crime thrive throughout the continent. Español

In its Homicide Round-Up, InSight Crime looks into the murder rates country by country and the factors behind them. Español.

Bolsonaro's election does not stem only from the use of social media, yet social media was indeed paramount to allow a speech of hate, violence and discrimination to come to light. Portuguese

Four countries in the Amazon basin have appointed new environment ministers in the past eight months, at a time when rates of deforestation have increased and threaten the planet’s largest oxygen reserve. Español

Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration as president of Brazil marks the beginning of the political year. The redrawing of the world order currently under way is increasingly adverse to democracy. Español

A passive attitude from the International Community is not an option, and broad support from all progressives will be much needed to mitigate the damages. Español

The presidential elections in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil were carried out in a context of polarisation and misinformation, alerting us to potential democratic setbacks in the region. Español

2018 has been a year of great achievements and challenges for the women’s rights movement. The absolution of Imelda Cortez, the Green Tide and Bolsonaro in Brazil represent simultaneous progression and digression. Español

Many UN Member States have adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration at an Intergovernmental Conference. Brazil could have a leading role in its implementation. Español

The crisis of the left around the world has opened up a vacuum for extreme right movements to gain traction and threaten our democracies. How does Boaventura de Sousa Santos make sense of this in Brazil? Español

The protection of the environment is so crucial for upholding democracy that however the subject is approached, it is often impossible to express the real magnitude of the issue. That’s why we present some of the most important environmental conflicts of 2018. Español

To win the battle against the far right, the left must understand that it faces a fragmented enemy, which is quite different from unitary historical fascism. Español

Journalist Vladimir Herzog died in custody; his body found hung by his own belt strap from the bars of his cell. The official cause of death was suicide. Few in Brazil accepted this statement.

Why the decisive political space for the Left is not Europe, but an inclusive democratic debate that alone can challenge the monocultural National Us. ( Part Two is here.)

Despite progress during the PT governments, Brazil is a very unequal and violent country today. Young people seem surprised: was the dictatorship not a thing of the past? Interview. Español Português

If judge Moro adopts the same methods that he used in Operation Lava Jato in his new role, human rights, justice and democracy face a bleak future in Brazil. Español