Category: Regions
February 17, 2023 > Michael Kepp
Lula looks to Marina Silva again to stanch forest loss
Since taking office on Jan. 1, left-leaning Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has moved quickly to reverse the environmental policies of his right-wing predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Among his […] Read More >
February 14, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
Demonstrators Show AMLO Valentine’s Day Love
NEW YORK — A dozen Mexican New Yorkers showed their support for Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known by his initials AMLO, by staging a Valentine’s Day-themed rally at […] Read More >
February 6, 2023 > Staff
Wildfires Ravage Chile
CHILE: Wildfires raging in Chile since Thursday, Feb. 2 have left at least 24 dead and nearly 1,000 injured as of Sunday. A State of Emergency was declared in the […] Read More >
January 30, 2023 > Laurence Blair
A Corruption Scandal Is Making Waves in ‘Squeaky-Clean’ Uruguay
This article was republished with permission from World Politics Review. To view the original, click here. The story was damaging enough to begin with. Last September, Alejandro Astesiano — chief […] Read More >
January 18, 2023 > Euan Marshall
Unifying Brazil will be Lula’s biggest challenge in office
In the aftermath of Sunday’s violent riots in Brazil’s federal capital, which caused widespread damage to the seats of all three branches of power, prominent political figures were quick to […] Read More >
January 17, 2023 > Amanda Audi
As post-riot arrests mount, far-right agitators call for “respect” for Lula
From his hotel bed in Monterrey, Mexico, journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio accepted a video call from The Brazilian Report. Judging by his relaxed demeanor, one would have a hard time believing […] Read More >
January 14, 2023 > Amanda Magnani
Instagram Account “Contragolpe Brasil” Identifies Jan. 8 Rioters
Mere hours after the start of the Jan. 8 riot at Three Powers Plaza, where the Brazilian government’s executive, legislative and judicial powers sit, Instagram account Contragolpe Brasil started posting […] Read More >
January 12, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
Brazil’s Jan. 8 Shows the Influence of Anti-Communist Rhetoric
It is clear Bolsonaro’s public crusade sowing doubt in the integrity of Brazil’s democracy and elections inspired protestors to attack the Brazilian capital on Jan. 8. But under this patina […] Read More >
January 10, 2023 > Daniel Zawodny
Protests Across Cusco
CUSCO — People hurried along Cusco’s Avenida El Sol on Dec. 19 to a different sort of rhythm. Lines of locals waiting to withdraw cash snaked longer than normal down […] Read More >
January 6, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
Biden Administration Expands Title 42 Authority
HOUSTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday it is expanding its authority under Title 42 — a public health law used to rapidly expel migrants who cross land borders — […] Read More >