Rule of Law and Democratic Governance

Brazil’s democratic institutions have withstood severe political and economic trials in recent years: a testament to their resilience. Yet additional challenges lie ahead, as the country grapples with political renewal and structural reforms, which—if done well—could lay the groundwork for a stronger and more equitable democracy. Check out our events, publications and other content addressing this theme below!

Governance

WEBCAST | Assessing the First Six Months of the Bolsonaro Administration in Brazil

On July 1, exactly six months after Bolsonaro’s inauguration, the Brazil Institute held a discussion with Maurício Moura and other experts on the Brazilian government’s performance in the first semester of 2019.

Governance

We Are Committed to Restoring Confidence in Brazil and Its Institutions: Vice President Hamilton Mourão's Remarks at the Wilson Center

We Are Committed to Restoring Confidence in Brazil and Its Institutions: Vice President Hamilton Mourão's Remarks at the Wilson Center

By: Brazil Institute

Rule of Law

WEBCAST | A Conversation at Critical Moment with Chief Justice Cármen Lúcia of the Brazilian Supreme Court

Event Summary: Assessing the First Six Months of the Bolsonaro Administration in Brazil

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Event Summary: Assessing the First Six Months of the Bolsonaro Administration in Brazil

By: Brazil Institute

Elections

WEBCAST | How Brazil's Economic and Political Realities Will Shape the Plans of the Bolsonaro Administration

Event Summary: How Brazil’s Economic and Political Realities Will Shape the Plans of the Bolsonaro Administration

Event Summary: How Brazil’s Economic and Political Realities Will Shape the Plans of the Bolsonaro Administration

By: Brazil Institute

Cities in Play (Cidade em Jogo)

Governance

WEBCAST | The Challenges of the Contemporary Administrative State: Brazil and the United States in Comparative Perspective

A Panoramic View of the Supreme Court and its Functions by Justice Teori Zavascki

A Panoramic View of the Supreme Court and its Functions by Justice Teori Zavascki

By: Teori Zavascki

INFOGRAPHIC | Do Brazilians Believe in Democracy?

Rule of Law

INFOGRAPHIC | The Brazilian Judicial System

INFOGRAPHIC | LGBTQ+ Community in Brazil

BLOG | Brazil Fell for Fake News: What to Do About It Now?

Governance

WEBCAST | A Conversation with His Excellency Hamilton Mourão, Vice President of the Republic of Brazil

Brazil Institute

INFOGRAPHIC | Rule of Law in Brazil

Workshop Report: The Challenges of the Contemporary Administrative State: Brazil and the United States in Comparative Perspective

By: Brazil Institute

Brazil Institute

Event Summary: Dr. Rodrigo Janot on the Role of Plea Bargains in the Fight Against Corruption in Brazil

Event Summary: Dr. Rodrigo Janot on the Role of Plea Bargains in the Fight Against Corruption in Brazil

By: Brazil Institute

BLOG | Bots in Brazil: The Activity of Social Media Bots in Brazilian Elections

WEBCAST | The Challenges of Brazil’s Electoral System with Justices Gilmar Mendes and Teori Zavascki

BLOG | Bolsonaro Administration Now Faces Challenge of Governing Brazil

Rule of Law

WEBCAST | Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law in Brazil: A Presentation by Minister of Justice and Public Security Torquato Jardim

BLOG | Fed Up With Corruption, Fresh Faces Take On Brazil’s Political Old Guard

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Brazil Institute

Rule of Law Series

A Snapshot of the Status of Women in Brazil: 2019

A Snapshot of the Status of Women in Brazil: 2019

By: Anna (Anya) Prusa, Lara Bartilotti Picanço, Sarah B. Barnes, Malu Gatto, Alison Brysk, Tainá Machado de Almeida Castro, Livia Peres Milani, Fernanda De Negri, Claudielle Pavão da Silva, Mércia Consolação Silva, Tiffany D. Barnes, and Carolyn Trabuco