Sam Cowie

Sam Cowie is a British journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. He contributes to The Intercept, The Guardian, Al Jazeera and the BBC where he has bi-weekly radio slot. He has reported from Brazil, Mozambique, Swaziland, Paraguay and India.

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Jair Bolsonaro Praised the Genocide of Indigenous People. Now He’s Emboldening Attackers of Brazil’s Amazonian Communities.

Sam Cowie — Feb. 16

Invasions of Indigenous territories by land grabbers have spiked since Bolsonaro took office and immediately rolled back federal protections.

Political Violence Surges in Brazil as Far-Right Strongman Jair Bolsonaro Inches Closer to the Presidency

Sam Cowie — October 16 2018

The far-right politician has repeatedly encouraged violence, but says he has no influence over supporters’ actions.

Brazil’s Far-Right Presidential Candidate Jair Bolsonaro Is Headed for Victory on Sunday — and He’s Bringing His Shock Troops With Him

Sam Cowie — October 5 2018

Brazilian women organized a massive #NotHim march against Jair Bolsonaro. His supporters are responding, “Yes, him!”

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