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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Dueling prime ministers and assassination plots: a crisis in Sri LankaDueling prime ministers and assassination plots: a crisis in Sri Lanka
    World Politics

    A constitutional crisis could spiral into violence.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Decoding Bolsonaro’s “make Brazil great” foreign policyDecoding Bolsonaro’s “make Brazil great” foreign policy
    World Politics

    Brazil’s new far-right leader could apply his nationalistic message in ways that will have consequences abroad.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Corruption, fake news, and WhatsApp: how Bolsonaro won BrazilCorruption, fake news, and WhatsApp: how Bolsonaro won Brazil
    World Politics

    Explaining the appeal of the far-right president-elect.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    4 things to know about Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new far-right president4 things to know about Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new far-right president
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    Explainers

    The “Trump of the Tropics” has roiled Brazilian politics by promising a break with the status quo.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Jair Bolsonaro, right-wing firebrand, wins Brazil’s presidential electionJair Bolsonaro, right-wing firebrand, wins Brazil’s presidential election
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    World Politics

    The controversial candidate has been compared to President Donald Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A suspect has been arrested in the pipe bombs case: what we knowA suspect has been arrested in the pipe bombs case: what we know
    Politics

    Cesar Altieri Sayoc Jr. of Florida could face up to 48 years in prison for mailing at least 13 package bombs to Trump critics.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The investigation into pipe bombs and the political fallout, explainedThe investigation into pipe bombs and the political fallout, explained
    Explainers

    Cesar Sayoc was charged with sending at least 13 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats and Trump critics.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump blames “‘Bomb’ stuff” for distracting from his midterm messageTrump blames “‘Bomb’ stuff” for distracting from his midterm message
    Politics

    “The momentum greatly slows - news not talking politics.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    What we know about the suspicious packages sent to the Clintons, Obamas, and CNNWhat we know about the suspicious packages sent to the Clintons, Obamas, and CNN
    Politics

    Suspicious packages were found in the mail of prominent Democrats and donors.

    By Jane Coaston, Emily Stewart and 1 more
    World Politics
    The US will revoke visas for Saudi suspects in Jamal Khashoggi’s killingThe US will revoke visas for Saudi suspects in Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
    World Politics

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left open the possibility of additional measures.

    By Jen Kirby

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