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Brazilian presidential elections pressing question: what candidate will the “big-center”parties support?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

Who will the “big-center” parties (DEM, PRB, PP, and SD) support? According to a report of ITAU BBA, it could be with he PSDB (pre-candidate Geraldo Alckmin) or PDT (pre-candidate Ciro Gomes). This is a sensitive decision because these parties have … Continue reading →

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A test for Brazilian democracy

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

Amidst a history full of oligarchies and military coups, Brazilian democracy emerges and give signs of maturity. An exciting presidential race challenges the supremacy of popular party PT, in office after 12 years. But what could be an easy reelection … Continue reading →

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Dilma president of Brazil. Now what?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Dilma Rousseff will be the first woman president of the history of Brazil. She won the run-off presidential election against Mr. José Serra, candidate of opposition and former minister of Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The press and financial analysts start to … Continue reading →

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French newspaper Libération and the queen of Brazil

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

French newspaper Libération could be described as an icon of leftist thinkers. Maybe that will explain its bias headline toward a “leftist” party. Two days before the second round that will choose the next president of Brazil, I was surprised … Continue reading →

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