Latest posts by Global Voices Brazil
November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history
2024 marks the first time Black Consciousness has been recognized as a national holiday in the country. It commemorates the death of Zumbi, leader of Palmares Quilombo, in the 17th century.
Explosions and one person dead show extremism is still a looming threat in Brazil
Less than two years after Brazil was rocked by a coup attempt, a one-man terrorist attack is reigniting the conversation about potential amnesty for the insurrectionists and consequences for the attackers.
Brazil: What is next after the conviction of Marielle Franco's killers?
Pleas for justice continue even after the jury's decision. The men who committed the crime were convicted, but now people demand answers about those who ordered the killing.
Brazil's Supreme Court lifts suspension of X after Musk backs down
After weeks of Musk challenging Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Moraes, X's Global Affairs account posted a statement saying they intended to act “within the boundaries of the law.”
What you need to know about the X (formerly Twitter) situation in Brazil
Elon Musk challenged justice Alexandre de Moraes withdrawing X's legal representation in Brazil to avoid complying with legal orders. Now, Brazilians are finding a new heaven on BlueSky.
Bestselling writer Paulo Coelho remembers his torture under Brazil's military dictatorship
One of the bestselling authors in the world, Coelho recently shared on his X profile his remembrance of the day he was captured and taken by the repressive regime in 1974,
The saga of a stranded horse becomes a symbol of hope amid climate catastrophe in Brazil
For "gaúchos," the people from the southernmost state of Brazil, horses are part of a tradition. Now, they've also became a symbol of resilience amidst the state's worst natural disaster.
On X, Elon Musk pushes a campaign against a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice
Since criticizing De Moraes on X, Musk turned the decisions taken by the Brazilian Supreme Court against disinformation into a global debate pushed by influencers and bolsonarista politicians online
Brazilian footballer Vini Jr. pays a painful price for speaking up against racist attacks
Racist attacks against the footballer began in his homeland, Brazil, but increased over the years in Spain, where he plays for Real Madrid.
2,202 days later, Brazilians get an answer for who may have ordered the killing of Marielle Franco
After six years of Brazilians asking who killed Marielle Franco, the federal police have arrested three people as suspects for ordering the crime, including Rio's former chief of police.
‘Marta’ is now an award for the best goal scored in women’s football
Six times voted as the best football player in the world and with a career spanning over 20 years, the Brazilian athlete Marta Vieira da Silva became a football legend and a fighter for equal rights
Amidst floods in Brazil, government minister turns environmental racism into a national debate
Floods and heavy rains in the state of Rio de Janeiro caused 12 deaths and devastation in January. After Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco pointed out environmental racism, the term sparked a national debate.
With First Lady’s profile hacked, Brazilians pointed to X delay on acting
Messages posted by the individual or the people behind the hacking of Janja da Silva's profile on X included misogynistic content and personal attacks against President Lula, a Supreme Court justice, and herself.
Brazil's Congress inquiry names Bolsonaro accountable for attacks to three powers headquarters
The 1.333 page-long report is a product of almost five months of hearings in a mixed investigation commission composed by members of the federal Senate and the Lower Chamber. It was approved with 20 votes in favor and 11 against.
Bolsonaro supporters attempt coup, storming Brazil's three powers headquarters
Jan. 8, 2023, is now a date to remember in Brazil: the day when a bolsonarista mob invaded the nation's top state buildings in an attempted coup, one week after Lula's inauguration.
Lula returns to a divided country in historic comeback as Brazil’s president
The defeated Bolsonaro traveled to the US to avoid passing on the sash and fearing inquiries, while Lula took the presidency in an inauguration marked by symbols and promises of rebuilding.
Bolsonaro and his supporters continue to undermine democracy after losing Brazil's election
Claiming they want to save Brazil from communism, Bolsonaristas have been protesting while refusing to acknowledge Lula's victory. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro and his party challenged the electoral system at the Electoral Court.
Lula elected president for the third time with a split Brazil to govern
Despite Bolsonaro’s attempts to win votes and challenge the voting system, Lula da Silva prevailed for his third term in a deeply split nation.
‘Avengers’ assemble on Twitter to help bring out the vote in Brazil
With a call from Samuel L. Jackson, actors such as Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr, joined Brazilian influencers to talk about the importance of voting in the presidential runoff
Brazil’s first round of elections: left scores historical wins but bolsonarism still strong
Despite coming in second place by about 6 million votes in the first round, Bolsonaro's allies managed to secure more seats in parliaments and as governors than Lula's candidates, showing his force to mobilize votes.
Why fear of a coup attempt is on the horizon in Brazil's elections
Current Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has trailed former president Lula in the polls for more than a month, but in interviews he has been discrediting the numbers and saying he will only believe in his victory.
