Brewing Up an Urban Revival in Porto Alegre
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Microbreweries are helping drive a revitalization of District 4, a long-neglected area of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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What to Expect from Jair Bolsonaro
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A comprehensive survey of what the former army captain’s government might look like, if he wins on Oct 28.
Meet the New Brazil. A Lot Like the Old Brazil.
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History helps explain Jair Bolsonaro’s surge to the cusp of the presidency, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Brazil 2018: The Case for Fernando Haddad
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If elected, Fernando Haddad has a chance to improve Brazil’s fortunes. But the odds will still be stacked against him.
The Looming Military Coup in Brazil?
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Win or lose, Jair Bolsonaro’s rise poses a threat to Brazil’s young democracy.
Podcast: Can Anyone Fix Brazil’s Economy?
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Economist Monica de Bolle discusses the prospects of a fiscal turnaround under Brazil’s next president on this episode of “Deep South.”
Podcast: Brazil’s Election: Why Aren’t There Better Choices?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud The question of how to reduce violence will play a central role in Brazil’s October presidential election. Will voters opt for mano dura, in the form of retired Army captain Jair Bolsonaro, or will they choose a more comprehensive approach to fighting crime? In this episode of “Deep South,” Ilona Szabo, the … Read more
Lula’s NYT Op-Ed: A “Corrected Version”
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What a more honest column for the New York Times by Brazil’s former president might have looked like.
Against the Tide: Why It’s So Hard to Stop the Violence in Brazil
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In a murder-plagued Brazilian city, a legislator pushes against popular clamor for hard-line enforcement.
It’s a Lula Election in Brazil. Again.
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The imprisoned former president will be center stage in the Oct. 7 election – even if he’s not a candidate.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
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Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
AQ INTERVIEW: Ciro Gomes: “Brazil Cannot Endure a Leftist Government”
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A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
A Corruption Crackdown Changed Brazilian Politics. Its Soccer Stayed the Same.
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As the World Cup nears, there are few signs that authorities at Brazil’s scrutinized soccer federation are ready to do things differently.
Why Markets Should Be Skeptical of Jair Bolsonaro
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The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
Brazil Spends Billions on Public Security. Why Is Violence Getting Worse?
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A new study shows that violence costs Brazil more than 4 percent of GDP. Here’s how security policy could be more cost-effective.
