An apparent bottleneck exists in women’s participation in politics: the number of female party members exceeds the number of female candidates, which in turn is almost double the number of women elected, who, on average, account for less than one-fifth of all winners at
On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure.
São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.
The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.
Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.
Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.
In addition to their president, Brazilians will elect 513 members of parliament, one-third of the 81 senators and the country's 27 governors on Sunday.
Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.
Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.
Parliamentarians draw attention to messages with insults and death threats.