Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
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Brazil’s president will need to work with Congress for the country to make good on its energy potential.
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Netflix’s “The Edge of Democracy” – Not Just For Beginners
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A biased but ultimately worthwhile chronicle of Brazil’s horrible decade.
A Century Later, Latin America’s Futboleras Are (Still) Fighting for Recognition
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A new book traces the struggle for equality on the soccer pitch and beyond.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
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President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
The Bolsonaros Try to Behave (Kind of. For Now.)
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With a recession looming and whispers of impeachment growing, Brazil’s president tries a slightly less confrontational approach.
Can VP Mourão Fix Brazil-China Ties?
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Brazil’s “adult in the room” wants to undo the president’s damage. But his mission could backfire spectacularly.
Brazil’s AOC: Tabata Amaral Has Brasília Out of Its Comfort Zone
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A young leader making waves in Brazil’s Congress – rattling the right and the left.
Petrobras’ $20-Billion Bright Spot
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Despite recent controversies, Brazil’s state-led oil firm has cause for optimism thanks to two recent deals that sharpen its focus on pre-salt oil.
Bolsonaro Took Aim at China. Then Reality Struck.
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Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign. But his tone has changed now that he’s in office. Deep business ties help explain why.
AQ Top 5 Historias de Éxito en China: Marco Stefanini
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Un espíritu emprendedor – y la recesión de Brasil – llevó a este genio de la informática a tener éxito en China.
Three Measures Brazil Should Take to Face Organized Crime
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The anti-crime package in Congress now may not be enough to fight transnational gangs.
How Bolsonaro’s Rivalry with His Vice President Is Shaping Brazilian Politics
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With the opposition in disarray, Hamilton Mourão has become Bolsonaro’s top opponent.
Bolsonaro mirou na China – mas caiu na real
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Jair Bolsonaro pegou pesado contra a China durante a campanha. Mas mudou o tom depois que assumiu a presidência. Fortes laços comerciais ajudam a explicar por quê.
Bolsonaro tenía a China en la mira. Pero la realidad lo desafió.
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Jair Bolsonaro habló en un tono severo sobre China durante su campaña. Pero esto ha cambiado después de que asumió la presidencia. Los profundos lazos económicos son la explicación.
AQ Top 5 China Success Stories: Marco Stefanini
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An entrepreneurial spirit – and Brazil’s recession – drove this IT whiz to success in China.
