Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19
Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.
The Backlash Against Brazil’s Politicized Military
A proposal prohibiting active-duty personnel from government positions has found some support among the armed forces.
Latin American Congresses Could Become Irrelevant – Unless They Adapt
The pandemic is exposing how legislative powers in the region are outdated and poorly prepared for the 21st century.
AQ Podcast: Finding Nuance in Brazil’s Crisis
Arminio Fraga joins the podcast for a deep dive on Brazil’s economy and health care system.
The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
Argentina Needs Judicial Reform. Don’t Let Partisanship Get in the Way.
Criticism over the circumstances of the government’s proposed reform could drown out more important questions about the reform itself.
A Problem for German Trade Ambitions: Brazil’s Environment Minister
Competing visions in Berlin reveal a broader dilemma about how to engage with Jair Bolsonaro’s government.
How Latin Americans Are Using Pensions as a COVID-19 Lifeline
In Chile, Peru and elsewhere, governments are loosening regulations on pension withdrawals. What are the risks?
Welcome to a New Age of Big(ger) Government in Latin America
The region’s public sector will grow after the pandemic – and the temptation to undo market-friendly policies will be hard to resist.
WEBCAST: Brazil-U.S. Relations in 2020 and Beyond
AS/COA and CEBRI host a candid conversation on the future of Brazil-U.S. relations.
Stop Illegal Activity in the Amazon: A Plea From Brazil’s Private Sector
Business leaders are urging the government to rescue the country’s track record on the environment.
Looking at the Bright Side: 10 Positive Effects of the Pandemic
COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.
Will Record Low Interest Rates Help Brazil’s Small Businesses?
Economic growth depends on small enterprises thriving—but they need funding. Record low rates could pull investors in their direction.
Brazil’s Economic Crossroads: Which Path Will It Choose?
Latin America’s largest economy entered the pandemic before it could heal from its worst recession in decades.
Bumpy Ride: Why Brazil’s Delivery Workers Are Fed Up
Amid competition for orders and risky work conditions, some bike delivery riders are setting off on their own.