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Marieke Riethof, The Conversation

Dictator Augusto Pinochet’s unresolved legacies are the real cause of the raging anger in Chile

On the surface, Chile looks like an economic and political success story, but many Chileans are struggling and they are making their fury visible.

Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
· Nov 01, 2019 · 11:30 pm
Dilma Rousseff, two views of democracy, and the battle for Brazil’s future

The senate has outmaneuvered a national leader, leaving many wondering which is fighting on the right side of democracy.

Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
· Sep 06, 2016 · 05:30 am
With Dilma Rousseff impeached, Brazil is set for years of political turmoil

Brazilians are disgusted with all their politicians. Can anyone take control?

Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
· Apr 20, 2016 · 06:30 am

Rousseff shaky as Brazilians march for change (but can’t decide which way to go)

Opposition to president Dilma Rousseff is growing, but there is division over what her fate should be.

Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
· Aug 19, 2015 · 10:30 pm