Dilma Rousseff
What you need to know about Brazil’s right-wing coup... and the fightback
Battle lines are drawn — After a leaked wire tap unmasks the plot to topple President Rousseff, we look at the story so far and ask what’s next for Brazil.
Written by: Alex King
Why Brazil’s neoliberal coup government could tear the country apart
Young people take to the streets after Dilma’s impeachment — Brazil’s new right-wing government are counting on political fatigue to push through an unelectable neoliberal policy programme. But their attempts to neutralise civil society resistance by criminalising social movements is a recipe for social conflict.
Written by: Alex King
The ugly face of Brazil’s coup revealed: old, white and exclusively male
Coup: complete — After president Dilma Rousseff is finally removed from power, a corrupt, unelectable and neoliberal government takes power, led by Michel Temer.
Written by: Alex King
UPDATE: Flawed impeachment of Brazil’s president UN-OVERTURNED
Absurdity in impeachment process reaches new heights — Acting lower house speaker throws out motion to impeach Dilma Rousseff after leading coup plotter dismissed over corruption. And then changes his mind...
Written by: Alex King
How can Brazil bounce back after its elite-driven coup?
The old politics are dead — Brazil’s corrupt right-wing have wrestled back power. Activists predict a widespread loss of rights and growing repression, but could it also be the start of a progressive renaissance?
Written by: Alex King
Five things you need to know about moves to impeach Brazil’s president
So, is this a coup? Er... yeah — The latest chapter in Brazil’s escalating political crisis was opened when congress voted to impeach president Dilma Rousseff. So, what does it mean and what happens next?
Written by: Alex King