Brazil’s Opposition Is Still Divided. Here’s Why.
COVID-19 is putting pressure on Jair Bolsonaro. But calls for a united opposition ignore political realities.
Can Brazil’s Armed Forces Protect the Amazon?
A decree has given Brazil’s military temporary authority over the fight against deforestation – while government actions continue to fuel it.
How Political Science Explains Countries’ Reactions to COVID-19
A comparison between Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico shows the decisive role of institutions.
AQ Podcast: Is Jair Bolsonaro’s Government Doomed?
Sérgio Moro’s departure is likely to cost the president some support, but its impact is complex.
Revisiting Brazil’s Public Health Rebellion (A Century Before Bolsonaro)
What do 1904’s smallpox vaccination riots in Rio de Janeiro tell us about today’s Brazil?
Bolsonaro Faces His Biggest Crisis – And Is Struggling
Huge pot-banging protests show how vulnerable Brazil’s president is amid the coronavirus outbreak. Coming days will be critical.
Pension Reform Is Only the Start for Brazil. Can Bolsonaro Deliver?
Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.
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This Brazilian State Seems to Have Turned a Corner on Violence. But Can It Last?
When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.
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Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
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Why Bolsonaro’s Amazon Policies Could Sink Brazil’s Trade Ambitions
Consumers in China and elsewhere are increasingly concerned about the environment.
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Why the Lava Jato Leaks Are Bad News for Brazil’s Opposition
Revelations about prosecutors’ bias and rule-breaking could prevent the opposition from renewing itself.
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Does the Mercosur Trade Deal Mean Brazil Will Finally Open Up?
How the agreement could help Brazil become more competitive – now and in the future.
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The Real Story of Brazil’s Pension Reform
How a divisive policy managed to gain popular support.
The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive