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”: Justice Cármen Lúcia on Democracy, Distrust and the Supreme Court
In her remarks, Cármen Lúcia emphasized the role of institutions in safeguarding fundamental rights and preserving the democratic rule of law, highlighting the importance of an independent, impartial, trustworthy judiciary committed to its civic function.
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Series “Brazil Through the Eyes of Public Leaders”: Fernando Haddad on Fragmentation, Reform and Brazil’s Future
In this debate, Fernando Haddad discussed the country’s main economic and political challenges. He also shared experiences from his trajectory in the federal government over the past few years.
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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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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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