Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro has threatened democratic rule in Brazil by attempting to undermine trust in the electoral system, free speech, and judicial independence. He also tried to sabotage public health measures to curb Covid-19. The Supreme Court has stepped in to uphold basic rights. His administration has weakened environmental law enforcement, effectively giving a green light to criminal networks that are driving deforestation in the Amazon and intimidating and attacking forest defenders. Police killings have reached the highest number on record, disproportionately affecting Black Brazilians. Many prisons are severely overcrowded, leaving detainees vulnerable to violence and recruitment by gangs.
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Brazil: Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes
President Bolsonaro Continues Dangerous Misinformation Campaign
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COP26: Don’t Be Fooled by Bolsonaro’s Pledges
Brazil Still Lacks Credible Plan to Save Rainforest as Amazon Crisis Persists
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Brazil: Investigate Rio Police Command for Deadly Raid
Police Killed 27 People in Low-Income Neighborhood; 1 Officer Died
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Brazil: Lula Should Urgently Address Amazon Crisis
President-Elect Needs to Restore the Rule of Law; Reduce Deforestation
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Brazil: President-Elect Lula Should Prioritize Human Rights
Reverse President Bolsonaro’s Harmful Policies
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Social Media Platforms Are Failing Brazil's Voters
Flawed Policies and Enforcement Permit the Spread of Electoral Disinformation
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A Devastating Burning Season for the Brazilian Amazon
Illegal Deforestation Linked to Violence, Loss of Livelihoods for Communities
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Forest Guardian Slaying Overshadows Amazon Day
Brazilian Government Policies Undermine Protections for Indigenous Rights
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Brazil: Indigenous Rights Under Serious Threat
Government Undermines Agency Tasked with Protecting Indigenous Peoples
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