Democratization

In Brazil, the path to democracy has not been smooth. Here’s a short history, taking us from the European arrival at the end of the 15th century to later periods of authoritarian rule, and then to the present day. Outsiders Claim Sovereignty Over Indigenous Lands When the Europeans arrived, they claimed sovereignty over Indigenous lands. From the 16th to the early 19th … [Read more...] about Brazil: Democracy in the Cross Hairs