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[PAST EVENT] The State of Democracy in Brazil

October 7, 2019
5pm - 6pm
Location
James Blair Hall, Room 223
250 James Blair Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
Brazil
Brazil

The election of right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro represents a dramatic shift in Brazilian politics. Prof. Migliavacca will address the current state of democracy in Brazil, the imprisonment of former president Lula, the constitutional coup of 2016, and the erosion of human rights and environmental legislation in current day Brazil.