Brazil on Fire
In the lead-up to the high-stakes national elections on Oct. 2, Latin America-based journalist Michael Fox takes listeners on a journey to understand Brazil’s turn toward fascism under President Jair Bolsonaro—and how the US helped push it along—in this special podcast series.
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Brazil on Fire: An autopsy of Bolsonaro’s failed coup
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.
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How Steve Bannon is influencing Bolsonaro’s playbook
Lula is Brazil’s President-elect. But Bolsonaro supporters continue to protest. And they’re backed by the international far right.
Bolsonaro supporters reject Lula’s clear presidential victory in Brazil
Officially, the election is over. But the fight for Brazil’s future rages on.
In Brazil, disinformation campaign puts democracy at risk
As fake news skyrockets, a Brazilian media scholar reflects on what’s at stake in the final days before the country’s crucial presidential vote.
Brazil on Fire: Supporters in Northeastern Brazil hope to lift Lula to victory
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been campaigning hard ahead of the Oct. 30 runoff election. Michael Fox reports from a rally in the northeastern city of Recife.
Brazil on Fire: Elections update with BrasilWire’s Brian Mier
The first round in Brazil’s elections did not secure the presidency for Lula, and showed greater support for Bolsonaro than many expected. Both campaigns are now in a race to win over remaining voters ahead of the Oct. 30 runoff.
Lula vs Bolsonaro: Countdown to Brazil’s elections
Brazil’s elections are set to begin this Sunday, Oct. 2. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez and ‘Brazil on Fire’ host Michael Fox discuss what’s at stake for the country’s future.
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