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Law & Institutions Jul 14, 2017 Snapshot

After Lula's Corruption Conviction

Federal judge Sergio Moro sentenced former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (known as Lula) to nearly 10 years’ imprisonment for illicit enrichment.

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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seen during the inauguration of the new National Directory of the Workers' Party in Brasilia, July 2017.

Peru Aug 23, 2016 Snapshot

Progress and Progressivism in Peru

Kuczynski is a pragmatic politician and is making an early start on his plans to modernize Peru.

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Brazil Jul 17, 2016 Snapshot

Temer's Victory in Brazil

Brazil's Michel Temer finally made some headway in its struggle to extract itself from the quagmire created by the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff in May

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Brazil's interim President Michel Temer speaks during an address to the nation at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, June 16, 2016.

Campaigns & Elections Nov 24, 2015 Snapshot

Argentina's Surprise

This weekend’s vanquishing of incumbent Argentinian President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sent a powerful signal of change to governments across the region, where...

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Mauricio Macri gestures to his supporters after the presidential election in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 22, 2015.

Politics & Society Sep 22, 2015 Snapshot

From Bad to Worse for Rousseff

Brazil's national crisis arose out of the country's populist economic model—created by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and continued by Dilma Rousseff—and, to resolve it,...

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A Brazilian judiciary employee, dressed as Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, attends a protest calling for the cancellation of a presidential veto of a bill that would increase their salaries, in front of the National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil August

Corruption Apr 12, 2015 Snapshot

Chile in Crisis

Some argue that Chile is living through the worst political crisis since the 1973 overthrow of President Salvador Allende. That is certainly exaggerated. Chile’s...

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Chile's President Michelle Bachelet in front of the government palace in Santiago, September 18, 2014.

Campaigns & Elections Jun 2, 2013 Letter From

Change For Chile

The upcoming presidential election in Chile will test whether the country's middle-class majority will continue to support a government that has brought economic...

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Chile - Foreign Affairs

Politics & Society Mar 13, 2013 Snapshot

Reelect Rousseff

In February, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced that she would seek a second term in office. Given the country's poor economic performance, the coming...

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Politics & Society Mar 13, 2013 Snapshot

Reelect Rousseff

In February, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced that she would seek a second term in office. Given the country's poor economic performance, the coming...

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Criminal Law Jan 9, 2013 Snapshot

Brazil's Legal Education

In November, former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's closest adviser was sentenced to ten years in jail for corruption. Now, the highest court seems...

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Economics November/December 2008 Essay

Brazil's Big Moment

Brazil is on the cusp of fulfilling its potential as a global player. The next U.S. president should rethink relations with this important country.

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South America - Foreign Affairs

Economics May/June 2000 Essay

Brazil's New Capitalism

Under President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazil has finally embraced modern capitalism and broken decisively with a sclerotic old economic model. The country's...

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Brazil - Foreign Affairs

Economics Fall 1989 Essay

Brazil on the Tightrope Toward Democracy

As in other Latin American countries that have returned to democracy this decade after bitter experiences under military regimes, Brazil's "New Republic" came to power...

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Brazil - Foreign Affairs

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