Institutional corruption and institutional racism have gone hand-in-hand in Portugal’s establishment enablement of Angolan elites’ worst impulses. Português Español
The only thing that bothers Brazilian officials right now is the fact that their "conspiracy" has become public, and that everyone has understood who the real power behind it is. Español
The problem with Lula's conviction is the use of criminal proceedings as a political toolset with a long-standing authoritarian agenda. Español Português
Developments in Brazil show that the fight against corruption can coexist with a weakening of democratic and republican values, in a climate of social revenge and advancing inequality. Español
Guatemala has witnessed massive social protests against President Jimmy Morales and the connivance of 107 lawmakers who enacted a law protecting the corrupt. Español
Political turmoil has become the new normal in Brazil. After Dilma Rousseff´s impeachment, Lula da Silva´s conviction is yet another test for the country´s fragile democracy. Español Português
Abuses are systemic despite regime attempts to portray them as 'isolated'. People have much to fear from the police and their sense of impunity but they are not taking it quietly.
