A Problem for German Trade Ambitions: Brazil’s Environment Minister
Competing visions in Berlin reveal a broader dilemma about how to engage with Jair Bolsonaro’s government.
WEBCAST: Brazil-U.S. Relations in 2020 and Beyond
AS/COA and CEBRI host a candid conversation on the future of Brazil-U.S. relations.
Will Record Low Interest Rates Help Brazil’s Small Businesses?
Economic growth depends on small enterprises thriving—but they need funding. Record low rates could pull investors in their direction.
Brazil’s Economic Crossroads: Which Path Will It Choose?
Latin America’s largest economy entered the pandemic before it could heal from its worst recession in decades.
Bumpy Ride: Why Brazil’s Delivery Workers Are Fed Up
Amid competition for orders and risky work conditions, some bike delivery riders are setting off on their own.
Indigenous Brazilians Must Look Abroad for Support
A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.
Huawei or Not? Brazil Faces a Key Geopolitical Choice
The government has to choose between U.S. and China for its 5G network — while battling deep political, health and economic crises.
I Miss the Old Brazil
The boom years ended in disaster. But many ambitions of that era were wonderful – and should be revived, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
A Nightmare Scenario in Brazil’s Institutional Crisis
A coup isn’t the most likely path, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief
Pandemic Heroes: Brazil’s Thiago Firmino
A DJ and favela tour guide who took action when no one else would.
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?