Português: 30/03/20

segunda-feira, 30 de março de 2020

For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power




For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power

Leaders around the world have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them?




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LONDON — In Hungary, the prime minister can now rule by decree. In Britain, ministers have what a critic called “eye-watering” power to detain people and close borders. Israel’s prime minister has shut down courts and begun an intrusive surveillance of citizens. Chile has sent the military to public squares once occupied by protesters. Bolivia has postponed elections.


     Que mundo teremos no pós-corona?

     Que reflexos políticos, económicos e sociais o vírus deixará?

     São questões a que só obteremos resposta daqui a uns largos meses / anos, contudo o New York Times antecipa, desde já, muitas dessas preocupações. O artigo original pode ser lido aqui [nytimes].

COVID-19: ponto de situação do dia 29 de março


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