Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19
Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.
The Backlash Against Brazil’s Politicized Military
A proposal prohibiting active-duty personnel from government positions has found some support among the armed forces.
AQ Podcast: Finding Nuance in Brazil’s Crisis
Arminio Fraga joins the podcast for a deep dive on Brazil’s economy and health care system.
The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
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.
Stop Illegal Activity in the Amazon: A Plea From Brazil’s Private Sector
Business leaders are urging the government to rescue the country’s track record on the environment.
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.
Povos Indígenas do Alto Xingu estão em luto prolongado
Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.
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.
WEBCAST: Anti-Corruption in Brazil: A View from the CCC Index
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Brazil.