A Convicted Criminal’s Guide to Curbing Corruption in Brazil
Reading Time: 5 minutes
The leader of an illegal money-moving scheme tells all in an exclusive interview with AQ.
Brazil
AQ Top 5 Anti-Corruption Figures: Luiz Antonio Marrey
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A year in Honduras gave the veteran Brazilian prosecutor new perspectives on institution building.
Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
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Brazil’s president will need to work with Congress for the country to make good on its energy potential.
Netflix’s “The Edge of Democracy” – Not Just For Beginners
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A biased but ultimately worthwhile chronicle of Brazil’s horrible decade.
A Century Later, Latin America’s Futboleras Are (Still) Fighting for Recognition
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A new book traces the struggle for equality on the soccer pitch and beyond.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
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President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
The Bolsonaros Try to Behave (Kind of. For Now.)
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With a recession looming and whispers of impeachment growing, Brazil’s president tries a slightly less confrontational approach.
Can VP Mourão Fix Brazil-China Ties?
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Brazil’s “adult in the room” wants to undo the president’s damage. But his mission could backfire spectacularly.
Brazil’s AOC: Tabata Amaral Has Brasília Out of Its Comfort Zone
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A young leader making waves in Brazil’s Congress – rattling the right and the left.
Petrobras’ $20-Billion Bright Spot
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Despite recent controversies, Brazil’s state-led oil firm has cause for optimism thanks to two recent deals that sharpen its focus on pre-salt oil.
Bolsonaro Took Aim at China. Then Reality Struck.
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Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign. But his tone has changed now that he’s in office. Deep business ties help explain why.
AQ Top 5 Historias de Éxito en China: Marco Stefanini
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Un espíritu emprendedor – y la recesión de Brasil – llevó a este genio de la informática a tener éxito en China.
Three Measures Brazil Should Take to Face Organized Crime
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The anti-crime package in Congress now may not be enough to fight transnational gangs.
How Bolsonaro’s Rivalry with His Vice President Is Shaping Brazilian Politics
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With the opposition in disarray, Hamilton Mourão has become Bolsonaro’s top opponent.
Bolsonaro mirou na China – mas caiu na real
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Jair Bolsonaro pegou pesado contra a China durante a campanha. Mas mudou o tom depois que assumiu a presidência. Fortes laços comerciais ajudam a explicar por quê.
