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REACTION: Trump Hits Brazil with 50% Tariff

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

While the central bank is trying to cool down economic activity, the government continues to implement demand-stimulating measures as elections loom.

Adriana Varejão brings Amazonian folklore and colonial critique to Manhattan.

The 1920s movement is winning fans abroad, even as its legacy is embattled at home.

President Lula’s popularity is low and political momentum could move to the right, as Bolsonaro faces trial and seeks international support.

The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.

Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.

Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.

The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

The pioneering street photographer documented 1970s São Paulo with gritty realism, humorous juxtapositions, and deep affection.

Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.