Brazil

Nuevo en AQ: El caso para el desarrollo sostenible en la Amazonia

Brasil y otros países podrían algún día convertirse en “superpoderes verdes”. Pero tendrán que detener la deforestación, y facilitar el ambiente para hacer negocios también.

Amazon Case Study: Making Mining Work

The world’s largest iron ore mine has mitigated its environmental impact, experts say.

Novo na AQ: Em defesa do desenvolvimento sustentável da Amazônia

O Brasil e outros países podem se tornar “superpotências verdes”. Mas para isso é preciso parar de desmatar, e também tornar mais fácil o ambiente de negócios.

Amazon Case Study: A Different Approach to Cattle Ranching

Some producers have reduced gas emissions and taken advantage of misused land.

Um peixe de 200 quilos muito feio — mas delicioso — vira símbolo do desenvolvimento sustentável na Amazônia

O pirarucu tem potencial de se tornar uma sensação global, dizem os produtores. Mas problemas políticos, logística deficiente e outros desafios atrapalham.

Amazon Case Study: Robusta in the Rainforest

A sustainable coffee line provides a lifeline to farmers and the forest.

After George Floyd Verdict, Brazilians Are Still Waiting for Police Accountability

The stalled case of João Pedro Matos, a Black teen killed in Rio, shows the long road ahead.

The Biggest Risk to Bolsonaro from Congress’s COVID Investigation

The inquiry probably won’t bring down the president, but it has the potential to reduce his chances to win reelection next year.

Brazil’s Amazon Is Under Threat from Proposed Land-Use Laws

New legislation could worsen an already vicious cycle of illegal land invasion and clearing.

Letter to the Editor: Brazil’s Democracy Is Strong

Brazil’s ambassador to the United States responds.

An Insecure Bolsonaro Prepares for His Own January 6

Besieged by COVID-19 and a suddenly threatening Congress, Brazil’s president tries to protect himself.

REACTION: Will Lula Run in Brazil’s 2022 Election?

Analysts react to the surprise court decision on March 8.

Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up — But the Biggest Test Will Come in 2022

Jair Bolsonaro has so far fallen short of the worst doomsday predictions of becoming an authoritarian ruler.

Brazil’s Handling of COVID-19 Is a Global Emergency

Even with deaths at all-time highs, Bolsonaro continues to undermine efforts to address the pandemic.