Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s New Government
Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s president on Jan. 1, 2019. Here, Americas Quarterly analyzes several aspects of his government – 10 key figures (including former Judge Sérgio Moro and Bolsonaro’s three sons), the main opposition leaders, and his top policy priorities (reducing crime, overhauling education, and more). 10 Key Figures | The Opposition | Policy Priorities … Read more
For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start
Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
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”
A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
Why Markets Should Be Skeptical of Jair Bolsonaro
The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
As Tensions Mount, Brazil Hedges Its Bets on Russia and the West
While the U.S. and others expel diplomats, Brazil’s decision not to criticize Russia reveals its uncertain position in the changing global order.
The Real Cost of Brazil President Michel Temer’s Pension Reform Failure
Dogged by scandal, Temer spent his political capital on survival, leaving little for urgently needed reform.
What Carnaval Showed Us About Brazil’s 2018 Election
Those seeking to understand Brazil’s upcoming vote just need to look at this year’s floats.
Four Reasons for Brazil’s Credit Dysfunction – and How to Fix It
Brazil’s Central Bank raised eyebrows in December when it lowered its target interest rate to 7 percent. That’s high by global standards, and about average for other major emerging markets, but it was a milestone for Latin America’s biggest economy: 7 percent is the lowest key interest rate in Brazil’s history. That Brazil’s all-time lowest … Read more
Why I Believe Lula Will Be a Candidate in October
Jailing a presidential frontrunner is “not the Brazilian tradition,” for better and for worse, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Brazil’s Foreign Policy Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Hibernating.
The government of Michel Temer has dealt Brazilian foreign policy a body blow. Not only has the president traveled abroad less than any of his predecessors since Itamar Franco in the 1990s, but, more importantly, Brazil nowadays contributes remarkably little to dealing with urgent regional challenges. These include the crisis in Venezuela, transnational crime, China’s … Read more
Wanted: A (Sane) Brazilian President Who Can Stop the Violence
Ler em português RIO DE JANEIRO – The most vital Twitter feed here these days is called Onde Tem Tiroteio, or “Where There Is a Shootout.” One recent afternoon, in a span of just a few hours, it sent these alerts to its 36,000 followers: “Shots heard in Botafogo, near Santa Marta and Cobal. Attention … Read more
Michel Temer’s Reform Agenda in Brazil: A Rundown
As a foreign correspondent in Brazil, I have spent most of the past year talking about a handful of issues that dominate the headlines. There is an enormous appetite – both abroad and domestically – for news about the “Car Wash” corruption probe and its impact on President Michel Temer’s government. Who will go to … Read more
Rio’s Olympics Were a Raging Success! Really!
No matter what you may have read elsewhere, Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games were a massive success. OK, so the event was billed by former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s time to shine, “an opportunity without equal, increasing Brazilians’ self-esteem, consolidating recent achievements and inspiring new progress.” On that front, it’s … Read more
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