Brazil’s right-wing remains as ambitious as ever
The Brazilian judiciary is pressuring former conservative president Jair Bolsonaro and his followers as much as possible.
October 6, 2023Topic
Municipal Elections
Paraguay closes polling stations Sunday after electing its municipal officials
The polling stations closed their doors this Sunday in Paraguay after ten hours of voting. More than four million people...
October 10, 2021
Brazil’s Elections Show Voter Rejection of Political Class
More than 25 million eligible voters showed their discontentment with Brazil's politicians by not casting a valid vote on Sunday's...
October 4, 2016
Over 1,500 Foreign-Born Candidates Seek Office in Brazil
Candidates come from countries as far away as China, Angola and Palestine as well as the United States, Germany, Spain,...
September 29, 2016
Opinion: Brazil’s Important Municipal Elections
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANERIO, BRAZIL – Because the Olympics and Paralympics have dominated news from Rio de...
September 28, 2016
Rio Officials Want Armed Forces During Municipal Elections
Ten pre-candidates who planned to run in October's municipal elections have died in recent weeks.
July 12, 2016
Brazil 2012: Reviewing the Year in Politics
From municipal elections to the mensalão, from dams to deforestation, for the slowing economy and the booming middle class, 2012...
December 25, 2012
The Curmudgeon on Brazilian Municipal Elections – Part II
Municipal elections were held throughout Brazil last week and the results were unsurprising. The Curmudgeon, as always, is ready willing...
October 9, 2012
Brazil Gears Up for Municipal Elections
As Brazil prepares for the October 7th municipal elections, 640 mayoral hopefuls in 602 cities will appear on the ballot...
October 2, 2012