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October 1, 2022 07:50 AM

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Guide Curto Elections 2022

Who are the candidates for President? How does e-Título work? Can I take my cell phone to vote? Here, the Curto News compiles everything you need to know about the 2022 elections.

What is democracy? Why do we need it as a nation?

In the week of the elections – which take place on Sunday, October 2nd – the concept “democracy” is present in most newspapers, websites and campaigns. But do you understand what democracy is and why it has been talked about so much lately? O Curto News spoke with researcher at the Center for the Analysis of Freedom and Authoritarianism (Laut) and master's student at USP, Marina Slhessarenko Fraife Barreto, to explain what's behind a democratic government.

Presidential candidates and the environment: what has already been said about the topic in electoral campaigns?

Did you miss out on what the candidates for President of the Republic said, throughout the campaign, about the environment? Do you understand what everyone's opinions and proposals are to combat the climate crisis and preserve Brazilian biomes? O Curto News brought together the main topics on the topic. Check out!

Analysis: The big loser in the debate was you

In the third and final debate with the presidential candidates, held on Thursday night and Friday morning, it was not possible to identify a clear winner. But you can definitely point to the loser: you, voter, citizen, your families, your children.

Demisexuality, celebrations, family affairs; see the podcasts of the week

Friday arrived and the Curto News launches another list of this week's most popular podcasts for you to enjoy and tune in to current topics.

What are the Senate, Chamber and Legislative Assemblies for?

On October 02nd, the more than 156 million Brazilian voters will choose new representatives, or choose to re-elect, those occupying the positions of president of the Republic, governors and senators, as well as federal, state and district deputies. But do you know what the responsibilities of the Federal Senate, the Chamber of Deputies and the Legislative Assemblies are? And why do they directly impact the daily life of society? O Curto explain it to you.

Elections: what do young people expect from the next rulers?

Brazil is currently experiencing a historic moment, with the largest generation of young people ever recorded in the country, around 50 million. In this election year, young people led an unprecedented movement to encourage their first vote. The result? Record number of new titles issued by voters aged 15 to 18! The Youth Atlas – the largest repository of data on young people in the country – interviewed more than 16 thousand Brazilians to find out what this group expects from the next government and how the pandemic still impacts their reality. See the results.

Elections and fake news: lying strategies and how to combat them

Why is the free transport pass the new controversy of the elections?

Days before the 2022 elections, the free pass on public transport became the center of yet another political dispute, mobilized social media and even ended up at the Federal Supreme Court. O Curto News explains what's going on.

Fight against global warming at stake in Brazil's presidential election

With just 3 days left until the 2022 Elections, another important element for the electorate to reflect on: how has the fight against global warming been handled by candidates for the Presidency of the Republic? What are the criticisms made of the two opinion poll leaders – Lula (PT) and Bolsonaro (PL) – who already held the position now being contested?

Conscious voting: 'Farol Verde' platform helps map candidates focused on citizenship and preservation of the planet

Do you know what the National Congress candidates' commitments are to green agendas? Check out this tip: Farol Verde is an independent and non-partisan initiative, created by the Democracy and Sustainability Institute, which aims to provide voters with updated information on how parliamentarians running for election position themselves in relation to climate and the environment. Candidates for the 2022 Elections can register on the platform until this Wednesday (28). See how to do your research and vote wisely!

First and second round: understand the mathematics of elections

In Brazilian elections, there are two systems for electing representatives: the majority system, for the positions of president, governor, senator and mayors, and the proportional system, for federal and state deputies and councilors. In the case of these elections, municipal positions are left out. See how each of them works and how they apply in these elections.

Wanda: the garbage-eating machine that contaminates Panama's waters

An environmental organization began this Tuesday (27) to move Wanda, a gigantic hydraulic and solar machine that collects trash from a river to prevent it from reaching the sea, in a region of mangroves and beaches filled with waste thrown from the capital of Panama.

Just on paper? Discover the presidential candidates’ plans for the environment

The four best-placed candidates in voting intention polls repeatedly state that one of the priorities of their 'event management' would be the fight against illegal deforestation and burning of Brazilian biomes. But what do your government plans say? O Curto News separated some highlights.

Carta da Terra warns that the Amazon Forest is the most important infrastructure on the continent. See this and other highlights.

The Earth Charter, published this week by Earth News, highlighted the appeal made – during the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) – by António Guterres. The Secretary-General requested that the World Bank and other multilateral financial organizations increase resources allocated to help developing countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. According to the publication, the request isaria in line with what was discussed on the Earth News Terra program broadcast last Sunday (25), which featured the participation of sociologist Ricardo Abramovay, author of the book “Infrastructure for the Sustainable Development of the Amazon”.

Artists and celebrities become political influencers; see public placements

There is only one week left until the first round of elections. The dispute remains hotter than ever and has gone beyond the political sphere: artists and celebrities have increasingly taken a stand. In such a polarized electoral game, these influencers are capable of mobilizing people and changing the final result.

From soil to plate: how does organic food preserve the environment?

A survey carried out by Brain Intelligence Strategic for the Association for the Promotion of Organic Foods (Organis) shows that 63% of Brazilians consume organic food. Since 2019, this percentage has been increasing, with more access to information and qualified content on the subject. Do you know the benefits of organic food for the environment? And did you know that there are projects to further facilitate and expand consumption in Brazil? O Curto News tells you!

Cinema releases: get ready for what will debut on the big screen this year

We're already more than halfway through the year, but there are still many films to hit the cinema. You're already getting ready to get emotional and vibrate in front of the big screen, because the Curto doesn't let you miss out on upcoming premieres.

This post was last modified on January 11, 2023 16:56 pm

João Caminoto

Journalist with more than 30 years of experience, I held various positions - from reporter to international correspondent to editorial director - in several publications, such as Estadão, Broadcast, Época, BBC, Veja and Folha. I feel privileged to have embraced this profession. I am in love with my family and Corinthians.