Brazilian democracy has weathered significant challenges in recent years. But can we deepen it with more robust governance, more consistent state policies, and reduced divisive polarization? Will we succeed in eradicating poverty and reducing inequalities to build a truly democratic, fair, and sustainable nation?
Through debates, publications, and videos, the Fundação FHC seeks to foster democratic dialogue and contribute to addressing the democratic crisis—an issue that extends far beyond Brazil’s borders—and to promoting its consolidation. Some of this content is gathered on this page.
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Featured debates
Series “Brazil through the eyes of public leaders”, with Gabriel Galípolo, President of the Banco Central do Brasil
Under discussion in this debate: the challenges facing the Brazilian economy in the new international scenario.
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Series “Brazil through the eyes of public leaders”, with Minister Edson Fachin, President of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court
The minister presented his analysis of the main challenges he will face during his term as President of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court, a position he assumed in September for a two-year term.
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Affirmative action in Brazil: what has been achieved, what challenges remain?
Divided into two panels, the debate brought together experts and leaders with recognized experience in the field, who revisited the history of affirmative action in the country and projected the challenges that still lie ahead.
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Steven Levitsky: ‘Trump represents a greater threat to democracy today than in 2016, when he was first elected’
The American political scientist participated in a debate at the Fundação FHC to mark the institution’s 20th anniversary.
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New wave of populism: radical right-wing movements
This season addresses the far right and how it acts to consolidate itself as a political force, with institutional presence, a mobilized social base, and effective communication and power strategies.
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The Brazilian political system and the quality of democracy
The fifth season analyses questions such as: What changes have taken place in the relationship between the branches of government in recent years? Does the financing of parties and electoral campaigns affect representativeness?
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