COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.
Brazil Suffers Its Own Scourge of Police Brutality
Police killings of black men have added to suffering and anger in the middle of a pandemic.
Pandemic Heroes: Brazil’s Thiago Firmino
A DJ and favela tour guide who took action when no one else would.
Let’s Think Small When it Comes to Development Banks and COVID-19
Subnational development banks in Latin America can help speed the recovery.
Brazil’s Opposition Is Still Divided. Here’s Why.
COVID-19 is putting pressure on Jair Bolsonaro. But calls for a united opposition ignore political realities.
The Brazilian Town (Quietly) Experimenting with Basic Income
On the shores of Rio de Janeiro state, UBI is becoming a reality.
In Brazil’s Favelas, Organizing Is the Difference Between Life and Death
The grassroots effort to battle hunger, fake news and COVID-19 itself.
Can Brazil’s Armed Forces Protect the Amazon?
A decree has given Brazil’s military temporary authority over the fight against deforestation – while government actions continue to fuel it.
How Political Science Explains Countries’ Reactions to COVID-19
A comparison between Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico shows the decisive role of institutions.
AQ Podcast: Is Jair Bolsonaro’s Government Doomed?
Sérgio Moro’s departure is likely to cost the president some support, but its impact is complex.
Reports of the PCC’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
The coronavirus hasn’t shut down organized crime, but the arrest of one of Brazil’s most wanted criminals may slow it down.
The Key to Bolsonaro’s Survival
Can Brazil’s president now hold on to his most loyal supporters?
Revisiting Brazil’s Public Health Rebellion (A Century Before Bolsonaro)
What do 1904’s smallpox vaccination riots in Rio de Janeiro tell us about today’s Brazil?
Film Review: Bacurau
This eerie futuristic tale of a northeastern town was the winner of the 2019 Cannes Jury Award.
AQ’s Spring Playlist
Our musical recommendations for a spring spent indoors, from foot-tapping Brazilian soul to a Guatemalan composer’s experiments with classical sound.
