The International Institute (II) and its centers sponsor numerous conferences, lectures, exhibits, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events invite the university community and the public to explore and learn about global issues and engage in discussion and dialogue.
In addition to its own programming, the II cosponsors and provides funding for conferences and workshops across campus that focus on international and area studies.
On October 4, 2026, Brazil, Latin America’s largest democracy, will hold presidential elections. Voters will also elect members of the National Congress, governors and vice governors, and more than 1,000 state legislators. The elections come at a consequential moment for Brazil, amid concerns about corruption and inflation, disputes over tariffs and trade, and growing tensions with the Trump administration.
The Latin American Elections Hub (LATAM-EH) brings together a group of experts to discuss the stakes of the election for Brazil and its broader regional and international implications. The panel will analyze the results of the first round, the factors shaping voter behavior, and the prospects for a potential second round on October 25, 2026.
The panelists will be Cesar Zucco (Columbia University), Raphael Nishimura (University of Michigan, ISR), and Malu Gatto (University College London). The event chair is Pedro Luz de Castro of the University of Michigan. Edgar Franco-Vivanco, Director of the Latin American Elections Hub, is the discussant.
This event will be hybrid. Please RSVP if you plan to attend in person: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWcKXuMZG4NyEW0qIfQxym3co8X5FMHFmm5pWH5QihJq3PkA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Join on Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93381880351
Room: Haven Hall 5769 (Prefunction room)
Time: Oct. 13, 3:00pm to 4:20 EDT
Coffee and baked goods will be provided
The Latin American Elections Hub (LATAM-EH) brings together a group of experts to discuss the stakes of the election for Brazil and its broader regional and international implications. The panel will analyze the results of the first round, the factors shaping voter behavior, and the prospects for a potential second round on October 25, 2026.
The panelists will be Cesar Zucco (Columbia University), Raphael Nishimura (University of Michigan, ISR), and Malu Gatto (University College London). The event chair is Pedro Luz de Castro of the University of Michigan. Edgar Franco-Vivanco, Director of the Latin American Elections Hub, is the discussant.
This event will be hybrid. Please RSVP if you plan to attend in person: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWcKXuMZG4NyEW0qIfQxym3co8X5FMHFmm5pWH5QihJq3PkA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Join on Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93381880351
Room: Haven Hall 5769 (Prefunction room)
Time: Oct. 13, 3:00pm to 4:20 EDT
Coffee and baked goods will be provided
| Building: | Haven Hall |
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| Website: | |
| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | brazil, Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies, center for latin american and caribbean studies brazil initiative, Center For Political Studies, center of latin american and caribbean studies, center of latin american and caribbean studies brazil initiative, Democracy, Elections, International, International Studies, Latin America, Latina/o Studies, Political Science, Politics, Social Sciences, South America |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for Political Studies - Institute for Social Research, International Institute, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Institute for Social Research, Department of Political Science |
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