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AQ Podcast: Fake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
Why misinformation poses a major risk to Brazil’s 2022 presidential election, from a prominent fact-checker.
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Inside Brazil’s Dangerous Battle Over Fake News
In the 2022 election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro and his followers may test the limits of democracy to protect their “right” to post.
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A perigosa batalha contra a desinformação no Brasil
Na campanha eleitoral de 2022, Jair Bolsonaro e seus seguidores podem vir a testar os limites da democracia para proteger seu “direito” de fazer postagens.
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Detrás de la peligrosa batalla brasileña sobre las noticias falsas
En la campaña presidencial de 2022, Jair Bolsonaro y sus seguidores podrán forzar los límites de la democracia para proteger su “derecho a publicar”.
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Brazil’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
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Have Brazilians Given Up on Bolsonaro?
The sinking approval ratings for Brazil’s president could be permanent, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
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The Man with Bolsonaro’s Fate in His Hands
Rather than initiate impeachment, House Speaker Arthur Lira is busy advancing his own agenda.
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Stalemate: The Main Outcome of Bolsonaro’s Day of Protest
Brazil’s president is too weak to stage a coup, but strong enough to remain in power and produce a permanent constitutional crisis
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Today’s Young Leftists Care More About Chile than Cuba
Gender and the rights of minorities are taking precedence over iconic figures of the past century.
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Inequality Is Brazil’s Achilles Heel
The agribusiness boom isn’t enough to combat the deep social gaps hindering Brazil’s growth.
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The Brazilian Political Scion Making His Own Mark
The heir to a political dynasty, João Campos is betting on innovation to build a name for himself in Brazil’s most unequal capital.
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How Will Brazil Handle the US-China Rivalry?
Both superpowers are pivotal to the country. Choosing is not an option.
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Lula Is Back. But Which Lula?
Brazil’s former president is running again in 2022. Will he do so as a pragmatic, or more radical figure?
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AQ Podcast: Jair Bolsonaro Under Pressure
The walls appear to be closing in on Brazil’s president, but a recovering economy could be his saving grace.
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Bolsonaro’s Turmoil Could Be the Amazon’s Gain
Facing a new corruption scandal, the embattled president may be willing to restart dialogue on deforestation.