Brazil
Bolsonaro’s 5 Key Foreign Policy Challenges in 2019
The new president’s foreign policy revolution creates unprecedented risks for Brazil – and depends on untested international partnerships.
Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s New Government
Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s president on Jan. 1, 2019. Here, Americas Quarterly analyzes several aspects of his government – 10 key figures (including former Judge Sérgio Moro and Bolsonaro’s three sons), the main opposition leaders, and his top policy priorities (reducing crime, overhauling education, and more). 10 Key Figures | The Opposition | Policy Priorities … Read more
Jair Bolsonaro’s Guru
Olavo de Carvalho might be the most important voice in Brazil’s incoming government. And he doesn’t even live there.
50 Years Ago, Brazil Virtually Legalized Torture and Censorship
On Dec. 13, 1968, Brazil’s last military dictatorship sharply curtailed dissent. A special edition of “The Long View,” AQ’s recurring feature on Latin American history.
Is It Finally Getting Easier to Do Business in Brazil?
Recent reforms have helped improve Brazil’s business environment. Further changes could do away with the “Brazil cost” once and for all.
Brazil’s Anti-Globalist Foreign Minister Won’t Get Everything He Wants
Ernesto Araújo’s appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro’s government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.
Why Bolsonaro Should Pursue Free Trade with the U.S.
There are political and technical obstacles to a deal, but a free trade agreement would benefit both countries.
For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start
Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.
Por qué Sérgio Moro aceptó el puesto de ministro – y cambió Lava Jato para siempre
El juez brasileño mira de nuevo a la década de 1990 en Italia, y arriesga el legado del movimiento anticorrupción.
Why Sérgio Moro Took the Job – and Changed Car Wash Forever
Brazil’s crusading judge looks again to 1990s Italy, and gambles the legacy of the anti-corruption movement.
Can Paulo Guedes Deliver in Brazil?
Investors are enthusiastic about President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s economic guru, but doubts persist about whether he’ll be able to fix an ailing economy.
Brazil-China Ties to Face Test under Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro’s relationship with China got off to a bad start. Economic and foreign policy advisers will urge a more pragmatic st
Podcast: Debating Bolsonaro’s Risks to Democracy
The Eurasia Group’s Chris Garman discusses the consequences of Brazil’s Oct. 28 presidential vote on this episode of “Deep South.”
How an Activist Got São Paulo to Care about Cyclists
Cycling activist Aline Cavalcante is confronting the supremacy of cars in Brazil’s largest city.
