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Andrés del Río

Political scientist. Professor of Political Sciences at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Doctor in Political Science from the Institutes of Social and Political Studies of the University of the State of Río de Janeiro (IESP/UERJ).

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The coup mentality does not die: Bolsonarism and the ongoing threat against the rule of law in Brazil

The historic conviction of Bolsonaro and the military for the attempted coup has not stopped Bolsonarism, which keeps the threat against Brazilian democracy alive both inside and outside the country.

Chainsaw Against Democracy: Milei and the Argentine Supreme Court

Javier Milei has ruled by controversial decrees and, in the midst of “Cryptogate”, has sought to consolidate his power in the judiciary, thus eroding Argentina's democracy.

Milei in the presidency: the politics of hunger

Milei will face several general strikes in the coming months. And as hunger grows, the president's positive image is falling: 54% of public opinion is negative.

The militarization of the Bolsonaro administration

Co-author Juliana Cesário Alvim Gomes Without the need for tanks - as last time - the military have openly and shamelessly returned to the decision-making table, to well-paid positions and to the spaces that redemocratization seemed to deny them.