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Latest articles by Ryan Lloyd

Mischiefs of Faction
An actor declared himself president of Brazil. It’s exposed some real divides within the country’s left.An actor declared himself president of Brazil. It’s exposed some real divides within the country’s left.
Mischiefs of Faction

Comedian José de Abreu declared himself president via Twitter.

By Ryan Lloyd
Mischiefs of Faction
Brazil’s Bolsonaro moves to expand gun rightsBrazil’s Bolsonaro moves to expand gun rights
Mischiefs of Faction

The Brazilian gun debate is déjà vu all over again — but in Brazil, Congress could limit expanded access.

By Ryan Lloyd and Amy Erica Smith
Mischiefs of Faction
Pollin’ ain’t easy: why did Brazilian pollsters go so badly astray in 2018?Pollin’ ain’t easy: why did Brazilian pollsters go so badly astray in 2018?
Mischiefs of Faction

Brazil’s 2018 first-round election shows the pitfalls of polling in developing countries.

By Ryan Lloyd
Mischiefs of Faction
Top Pentecostal leaders supported the far right in Brazil’s presidential campaignTop Pentecostal leaders supported the far right in Brazil’s presidential campaign
Mischiefs of Faction

Evangelicals and Pentecostals drove the spike in Jair Bolsonaro’s support.

By Amy Erica Smith and Ryan Lloyd