Guilherme Boulos Wants to Be the Brazilian Left’s Next Big Star
The activist turned lawmaker is running for mayor of São Paulo. Can he score a win for the left in an age of rising conservatism?
Q&A: Bringing End-of-Life Care to Rio’s Favelas
AQ talked to the founder of an organization that provides palliative care in the Rocinha and Vidigal favelas.
Despite Record-Low Murder Rates, Brazilians Feel Less Safe
Homicide rates have fallen steadily in recent years, but over a third of Brazil’s public believe that violence has increased since Lula took office.
Lula’s Unforced Errors Are Taking a Toll on the World’s Goodwill
Brazil’s president has restored his country’s international reputation, but his provocative gestures are bedeviling progress on his top goals.
The Problem-Solving Entrepreneurs in Brazil’s Favelas
In an era of surprisingly persistent poverty and hunger, some communities are making progress.
Brazil’s Polarization Is Here to Stay Even As Politicians Have (Mostly) Dialed Down the Rhetoric
The political debate in Latin America’s largest democracy looks less destructive than it used to be.
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Big Year on the Global Stage
A broad look at Brazil’s foreign policy as the country prepares to host the G20 summit later this year.
Bolsonaro Seems Finished. Bolsonarismo Lives On.
A large but somewhat uncertain rally points to a transition ahead for Brazil’s conservative movement.
Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro
The Brazilian president’s attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.
Brazil’s Enduring Racial Gap
New economic analysis reveals that despite some progress, Brazil must do more to address racial inequality.
The Pioneer at the Head of Banco do Brasil
Tarciana Medeiros has stepped into the role at a time when the bank is at the crossroads of some of Brazil’s core existential questions.
A Balancing Act for Brazil’s Foreign Policy
What seems like a contradictory agenda for 2024 reflects the country’s deeper priorities, writes a Brazilian expert.
AQ Podcast: How to Think About Latin America’s Security Crisis
An expert with firsthand knowledge discusses new crime dynamics and ways forward.
Fernando Haddad: Still the Odd Man Out
A special report on Brazil’s finance minister, who after a year of unexpected successes will face arguably his biggest challenge in 2024.
AQ Podcast | LatAm’s Economies in 2024: What to Expect
An overview of economic trends in the region and a detailed look at Brazil, Mexico and Argentina