Brazil

In Spite of Bolsonaro, China Quietly Deepens its Influence in Brazil

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Xi Jinping’s visit to Brasília caps a highly successful effort of damage control.

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Political support for Lava Jato has faded – along with judges’ incentives to crack down on corruption.

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A pre-salt auction 20 years in the making could have broad repercussions for the economy and Jair Bolsonaro’s government.

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Cuando una sequía prolongada acosó a São Paulo, rivales corporativos se olvidaran de la competencia y abrazaran la colaboración.

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A close look at the country’s top water-related challenges – and the government’s efforts to address them.

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“Brazil’s John Oliver” isn’t afraid to take a side.

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A coming of age story, laced with tear gas.

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When a once-in-250-years drought hit São Paulo, established rivals moved from competition to collaboration.

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Uma entrevista com a ex-ministra do Meio Ambiente.

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An interview with Brazil’s environment minister in the 2000s.

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The two presidents’ penchants for looking to the past have the U.S. and Brazil on the wrong track.

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A large privatization program already underway could help bridge the gap until reforms help boost growth.

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The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.

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Economic and geopolitical interests clash with surging public concern about the environment.

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Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.