Podcast: Brazil’s Election: Why Aren’t There Better Choices?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud The question of how to reduce violence will play a central role in Brazil’s October presidential election. Will voters opt for mano dura, in the form of retired Army captain Jair Bolsonaro, or will they choose a more comprehensive approach to fighting crime? In this episode of “Deep South,” Ilona Szabo, the … Read more
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What a more honest column for the New York Times by Brazil’s former president might have looked like.
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In a murder-plagued Brazilian city, a legislator pushes against popular clamor for hard-line enforcement.
It’s a Lula Election in Brazil. Again.
The imprisoned former president will be center stage in the Oct. 7 election – even if he’s not a candidate.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
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A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
A Corruption Crackdown Changed Brazilian Politics. Its Soccer Stayed the Same.
As the World Cup nears, there are few signs that authorities at Brazil’s scrutinized soccer federation are ready to do things differently.
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The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
Brazil Spends Billions on Public Security. Why Is Violence Getting Worse?
A new study shows that violence costs Brazil more than 4 percent of GDP. Here’s how security policy could be more cost-effective.
Pessimism About Brazil Is Overblown
Brazil faces profound challenges, but a recent column by AQ’s editor-in-chief overlooks the many reasons to be optimistic about the country’s future.
Brazil, Scared and Leaderless, Looks to the Military
The once unthinkable is now becoming normal, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
As Tensions Mount, Brazil Hedges Its Bets on Russia and the West
While the U.S. and others expel diplomats, Brazil’s decision not to criticize Russia reveals its uncertain position in the changing global order.
Death, Tragedy and Hope in Rio de Janeiro
The response to a politician’s murder may be a turning point in finding a way out of Rio’s crisis.
From Rio to Bangui: Brazil’s Armed Forces Face Toughest Challenge Yet
While all eyes are on the military intervention in Rio, Brazil’s generals are preparing for one of the world’s most complex peacekeeping missions.
