Dictatorship
Wagner Moura credits Bolsonaro for inspiring 'O Agente Secreto'
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In an interview on 'The Daily Show', Brazilian actor Wagner Moura ironically thanked former president Jair Bolsonaro for motivating the creation of the film 'O Agente Secreto', set during the 1977 military dictatorship. Moura explained that the far-right government from 2018-2022 revived echoes of the authoritarian past, driving the production directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. The film, which won two Golden Globes, is racking up nominations in international awards.
On January 10, 2026, Daniel Ortega completed 19 consecutive years in power in Nicaragua, surpassing Anastasio Somoza García and becoming the longest-serving dictator in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 21st century. He shares 'co-presidency' with his wife Rosario Murillo under a 2025 constitution establishing dynastic succession. His regime, defined by repression and economic alliances, confronts internal fractures and external pressures.
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The recent overthrow of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has been welcomed as good news for the Venezuelan people and world democracies, but uncertainty lingers as his inner circle retains control. A U.S.-led stabilization plan prioritizes geopolitical interests, sidelining legitimately elected authorities. Repression persists while constitutional elections are delayed.