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.
Southern Cone & Brazil
An Argentine Lava Jato? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
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There are reasons to believe that Argentina’s “notebooks scandal” will not be as far-reaching as its Brazilian counterpart.
How the Reign of Paraguay’s Original Dictator Echoes to This Day
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Dr. José Gaspar de Francia turned 19th-century Paraguay into an authoritarian hermit state.
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.
Pessimism About Brazil Is Overblown
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Brazil faces profound challenges, but a recent column by AQ’s editor-in-chief overlooks the many reasons to be optimistic about the country’s future.
Brazil, Scared and Leaderless, Looks to the Military
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The once unthinkable is now becoming normal, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
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A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
Five Takeaways from Paraguay’s Presidential Election
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The ruling party held the presidency, but a close race and poor turnout suggest challenges ahead.
As Tensions Mount, Brazil Hedges Its Bets on Russia and the West
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While the U.S. and others expel diplomats, Brazil’s decision not to criticize Russia reveals its uncertain position in the changing global order.
