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Voce Abusou: Corruption as a Permanent Impairment to Society
February 1, 2018 4 min. read

A well known song from Antonio Carlos e Jocafi could easily run though someone’s mind when reading about corruption in their native Brazil. Voce abusou, or You abuse me is how many citizens feel when members from political parties or elite members of a society take advantage of the public purse. It is not only a […]

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Judicial Activism and the Fight Against Institutionalized Corruption
July 28, 2017 3 min. read

The divide between Dilma Rousseff’s supporters and her opponents lead to some of the largest political demonstrations in the Brazil’s history.

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The Race to the Presidency
February 9, 2010 2 min. read

Brazil’s success in diplomacy, international commerce, and becoming a world player have been in part dependent on President Lula’s success during his administration. Now, with an election coming up this year, there is a possibility that the tides will change and Brazil may change its course with new leadership. José Serra, the governor of São […]

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"Dilma Rousseff's arrival to the presidency would have a crucial impact on power and gender relations in Brazil": Q&A with Dr. Maria do Socorro Sousa Braga
December 1, 2009 5 min. read

The Economist‘s recent special report on Brazil emphasized the country’s remarkable achievements in the last decade and applauded what it deemed its “take-off.” The magazine’s political leanings were evident in its reluctance to give proper credit to the leftist Lula da Silva government, choosing instead to describe Lula as a lucky leader who had benefited […]

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