How Brazil’s riots compare to the Jan. 6 attack.
Tag: Brazil
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What Drove the Brazil Riots? Mass Delusion and Conspiracy Theories
Sunday’s riot laid bare a daunting threat to Brazilian democracy: Unlike past putsch attempts in Latin America, this one was driven by deeply rooted conspiracy theories.
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Bolsonaro ‘The Trump of the Tropics’ Goes Bust
Lula has the definitive challenge of his presidency: to be the president for all the people.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital
Backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked government offices, denouncing what they falsely claim was a rigged election. Hundreds were arrested.
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Brazil’s Protests Resemble the US Capitol Attack on Jan. 6
Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing former president of Brazil, had for months sought to undermine the results of an election that he lost, in much the same manner that Donald J. Trump did after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.