Bolsonaro's refusal to concede underscores ‘serious’ challenges to Brazil's democratic institutions
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter.
France 24 reports: Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter.
For Dr Perfeito da Silva, Lula's stunning success reflects the convergence of digital organizing, grassroots mobilization, targeted socioeconomic appeals and an effective effort to mobilise opposition to the Bolsonaro political project.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Silva, Lula and Annette Young.
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