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What does the attack on Brazil's Congress mean for democracy?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Jan 10, 2023 • 20m

The attack on Brazil's Congress by supporters of the former president has raised questions about democracy, such as how much mandate should governments have if they win power by a tiny margin? And what does it mean for elections and two-party systems?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. 

Guests:

Mohammed Cherkaoui - Author and Professor of Conflict Resolution.

Guilherme Casaroes - Professor of Political Science and head of the Far Right Observatory in Brazil.

Inderjeet Parmar - Author and Professor of International Politics.  

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