Robert Muggah is the Research Director of the Igarapé Institute, Brazil, a Research Director of the SecDev Foundation, and teaches at the Instituto de Relações Internacionais, Pontifícia Universidade
O risco do Brasil cair em protestos violentos ainda é distante, mas está crescendo. A democracia do país está sendo empurrada para o ponto de inflexão. Español English
El riesgo de que Brasil se sumerja en violentos disturbios es todavía lejano, pero está creciendo. La democracia del país está siendo empujada al punto de ruptura. Português English
The risk of Brazil descending into violent unrest is still distant but growing. The country's democracy is being pushed to the breaking point. Português Español
El posicionamiento del gobierno entrante sobre temas que van desde el cambio climático hasta el libre comercio tiene implicaciones globales, no solo para la región, sino para el mundo entero. English
Make no mistake, the incoming government’s posture on issues ranging from climate change to open trade has global implications, not just for the region, but for the world. Español
The US Attorney General claims these separations are justified by the Bible and will deter illegal immigration, though there is no evidence backing either claim. His is a minority position.
Initially, the militias secured territory, guaranteed law and order, and achieved some legitimacy. But they have become ruthless criminal gangs, competing with those of drug traffickers. Español
