Rafael Cortez
Rafael Cortez is a prominent Brazilian political scientist and professor at the Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP). He is known for his critical analysis of Brazil's political systems and has expressed skepticism about recent electoral reforms proposed by the National Congress, particularly the mixed electoral system, arguing that such changes could disproportionately empower political elites.
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Rafael Cortez competed against Lucas Garrido Lecca in the final but could not match his performance.
Lucas Garrido Lecca ganó medalla de oro en los Juegos Bolivarianos 2025 | DEPORTE-TOTAL
Peru· 2025-11-30
Political scientist Rafael Cortez commented on Bolsonaro's attempts to project an image of being persecuted.
Maior desafio de Bolsonaro é se manter no jogo político após condenação por golpe no STF
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-12
Rafael Cortez, a political scientist with Brazilian consulting firm Tendências Consultoria, told BBC News Brasil that rather than hurt him, the overly political tone of Trump's letter could end up benefitting Lula.
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
United Kingdom· 2025-07-10
Rafael Cortez is a political analyst who discussed the challenges facing the government's re-election strategies.
A mais de um ano da eleição, governo enfrenta paralisia em pautas econômicas no Congresso
Brazil· 2025-06-21
Cortez is a political scientist who analyzes the political landscape regarding public security in Brazil.
Na disputa pelo espólio da segurança pública, a direita avança rumo a 2026Liechtenstein· 2025-06-09
Rafael Cortez is a political scientist who describes national themes as 'transversal' and emphasizes the need for informed voting.
De debate municipal ofuscado ao fim da reeleição, especialistas discutem texto que avançou no SenadoBrazil· 2025-05-23
Rafael Cortez is a doctor in Political Science and a partner at Tendências Consultoria.
Polarização ganha impulso com descrédito da política e trava discussões essenciais | Dois PontosLiechtenstein· 2025-03-24
Rafael Cortez is a doctor in Political Science and a partner at Tendências Consultoria.
Polarização ganha impulso com descrédito da política e trava discussões essenciais | Dois PontosLiechtenstein· 2025-03-24Rafael Cortez evaluates the potential electoral landscape for the right in 2026.
Inelegibilidades e fragmentação podem dificultar competitividade da direita, dizem analistasLiechtenstein· 2025-03-06
Rafael Cortez expressed skepticism about the proposed changes by the National Congress.
Congresso avança em mudanças nas regras das eleições 2026; entenda o que está em jogoLiechtenstein· 2025-02-15
