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Brazil on Fire: An autopsy of Bolsonaro’s failed coup

by Michael Fox January 24, 2023January 27, 2023

The failed Jan. 8th ‘invasion’ of Brasilia has united Brazil behind Lula’s agenda to rebuild the country. But the battle for Brazil’s future isn’t over yet.

Candidate Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva speaks after being elected president of Brazil over incumbent Bolsonaro by a thin margin on the runoff at Intercontinental Hotel on Oct. 30, 2022, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

How Steve Bannon is influencing Bolsonaro’s playbook

by Michael Fox November 17, 2022January 25, 2023

A demonstrator waves a Brazilian flag

Bolsonaro supporters reject Lula’s clear presidential victory in Brazil

by Michael Fox November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Voters with Brazilian flag during presidential election day on Oct. 2, 2022 in Águas Claras, Distrito Federal, Brazil. After a polarized campaign between Lula and Bolsonaro, the largest Latin American nation votes for president amid an economic crisis.

In Brazil, disinformation campaign puts democracy at risk

by Michael Fox October 27, 2022October 28, 2022

Brazil's former president (2003-2010) and presidential candidate for the leftist Workers Party (PT), Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), greets his supporters next to Pernambuco's Governor candidate Marilia Arraes (L) during a rally in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil, on October 14, 2022.

Brazil on Fire: Supporters in Northeastern Brazil hope to lift Lula to victory

by Michael Fox October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Lula supporters rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 7, one day before the first round of presidential elections.

Brazil on Fire: Elections update with BrasilWire’s Brian Mier

by Michael Fox October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Members of the IBAMA forest fire brigade (named Prevfogo) fight burning in the Amazon area of rural settlement PDS Nova Fronteira, in the city of Novo Progresso, Para state, northern Brazil, on September 3, 2019.

Brazil on Fire Episode 6: Amazon up in Smoke

by Michael Fox September 27, 2022September 29, 2022

View of pictures of persons who were killed or went missing during the 1964-1985 dictatorship, during a demo on the 58th anniversary of the military coup at Ibirapuera Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 31, 2022.

Brazil on Fire Episode 5: Ghosts of the Past

by Michael Fox September 20, 2022September 29, 2022

Historical photograph of a group of typical "green shirts" or integralistas, of Brazil, who attempted a failed coup in 1938 against President Getulio Vargas today was short-lived.

Brazil on Fire Episode 4: Nazis on your Street

by Michael Fox September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Ceremony for the Centennial Celebrations of the Convention of Assembly of God Ministers and Churches in Pará state.

Brazil on Fire Episode 3: God Above Everyone

by Michael Fox September 8, 2022September 8, 2022