Bolsonaro’s Siege Against Law Enforcement Agencies
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The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.
Southern Cone & Brazil
Why the EU-Mercosur Deal Hinges on Germany’s Reaction to Bolsonaro
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Economic and geopolitical interests clash with surging public concern about the environment.
Why Alberto Fernández Can’t Be Néstor Kirchner 2.0
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If elected, Fernández will have a hard time reviving the late president’s legacy.
A Path to Ending Argentina’s Market Meltdown
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Brazil’s 2002 crisis illuminates a way to calm investors, writes a longtime emerging markets economist.
Why Has Energy Spawned a Political Crisis in Paraguay?
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A secretive deal brought Paraguay’s president dangerously close to impeachment – and risks splattering into Brazil.
Pension Reform Is Only the Start for Brazil. Can Bolsonaro Deliver?
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Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.
This Brazilian State Seems to Have Turned a Corner on Violence. But Can It Last?
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When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
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The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
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President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
The Newcomers Shaking Up Uruguay’s Election
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A host of new faces and parties are adding uncertainty to this year’s presidential race.
Why Bolsonaro’s Amazon Policies Could Sink Brazil’s Trade Ambitions
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Consumers in China and elsewhere are increasingly concerned about the environment.
Film Review: Too Late to Die Young
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A rustic commune outside Santiago serves as the backdrop for this Chilean coming-of-age story.
Three Reasons Argentina’s Primary Matters
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Argentina’s presidential candidates are already set. But the upcoming PASO could still have a big impact on the race.
What’s Ahead for Brazil and Its Pension Reform
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Despite a difficult political environment, Congress is delivering a historical turn for the country.
For Argentina’s Polarizing Anti-Corruption Chief, Reform Is “Life or Death”
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Laura Alonso has been criticized for politicizing anti-corruption work, but she remains undaunted.
