The Republic Under Attack: A Conversation with Brazilian Congressman Alessandro Molon

Posted date/time:January 11, 2023

Bruna Santos, director designate of the �� ’s Brazil Institute, speaks with Alessandro Molon, a member of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, about the aftermath of the recent attacks on Brazil’s three branches of government and the response of the National Congress. This interview is a part of the Brazil Institute’s Brazil 100 initiative, which is examines the first 100 days of Brazil’s newly elected federal government.

Guest

Alessandro Molon

Director of the Alliance for the Open Internet (Aliança pela Internet Aberta) and fomer members of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

Moderator

Bruna Santos

Director, Brazil Institute

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