Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Accused of Widespread Electoral Fraud

Lu Sudré / Brasil Wire Oct 19, 2018 A new report reveals the far-right presidential candidate has benefited from a multimillion-dollar misinformation campaign on WhatsApp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The CIA Has Its Fingerprints on Brazil’s Election

Marcelo Zero / Brasil Wire Oct 9, 2018 A coordinated disinformation campaign has been underway for months. Progressive forces must unite to counter its corrosive influence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

5 Ways Brazil’s Bolsonaro Followed Trump’s Playbook

SARAH DILORENZO and PETER PRENGAMAN / The Associated Press Oct 8, 2018 Above all, both have exploited the fears of those afraid of losing their place in an increasingly diverse and inclusive society. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazil’s Far-Right and Leftist Candidates Headed to a Runoff

The Associated Press Oct 8, 2018 In a national address, Justice Rosa Weber says Jair Bolsonaro had 46.7 percent compared with 28.5 percent for former Sao Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brazil Votes Amid Anger at the Ruling Class

SARAH DiLORENZO / The Associated Press Oct 7, 2018 Brazilians are choosing their leaders in an election marked by intense anger at the ruling class following years of political and economic turmoil. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazilian Artists and Intellectuals Warn of Impending Dictatorship

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 25, 2018 In a new manifesto, more than 150 signatories denounce presidential hopeful Jair Bolsonaro as a "clear threat" to the nation's democracy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Facebook Partners With a Pair of Propaganda Purveyors

Alan Macleod / FAIR Sep 25, 2018 Both organizations have ties to the U.S. government, and both have aggressively pursued regime change against leftist politicians overseas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Millions of Brazilian Women Unite Against Misogynistic Presidential Candidate

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Sep 21, 2018 Jair Bolsonaro has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, sparking a #NotHim movement across the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazil’s da Silva Names Successor—Will Voters Follow?

The Associated Press Sep 12, 2018 Imprisoned on corruption charges, the Workers' Party leader has called on supporters to back former Education Minister Fernando Haddad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Stabbed, Undergoes Surgery

MAURICIO SAVARESE and PETER PRENGAMAN / The Associated Press Sep 6, 2018 Jair Bolsonaro, a leading Brazilian presidential candidate, is stabbed during a campaign event, suffering severe blood loss. His attacker has been arrested. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )