Brazil is facing a unique moment in its history, amidst a political-economic crisis that presents challenges for the present and the future. In the 2018 presidential elections, will Brazil be able to transcend past conflicts and advance as one, finding a new common ground for growth? Or will divergent political visions, once again, be used to separate and distance the population? Regardless of which government is elected, it is necessary to overcome inequality, the biggest Brazilian wound.
Sponsored by the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies and Columbia Global Centers | Rio de Janeiro, this talk by Alessando Molon, the Federal Deputy for Rio de Janeiro, will take place on Wednesday, November 22 from 12:00 pm (EST) to 2:00 pm (EST) in room 802 of the International Affairs Building, Columbia University (420 West 118th Street, New York).
>> The discussion will be in Portuguese.
>> Lunch will be served.
>> LIMITED AVAILABILITY! PLEASE RSVP BY NOVEMBER 20.
ALESSANDRO MOLON
Alessandro Molon is a Brazilian politician, professor and broadcaster affiliated with the political party Rede Sustentabilidade (REDE). He is currently serving his second term as a Federal Deputy. In his first term (2011-2014), he was one of the writers of and the main advocate for the approval of the Brazilian Civil Rights for the Internet. During his two consecutive terms as State Representative (2003-2011) in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Molon was known for his defense of human rights and for auditing the actions of the Executive and of the legislative house itself. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and Law and a master's degree in History of Political Ideas.