Jair Bolsonaro’s Five Policy Priorities and How Likely He’ll Get His Way
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From pension reform to agribusiness, Bolsonaro has the support to overhaul policy on these five issues.
Southern Cone & Brazil
Ten Key Figures for Brazil’s New Government
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A close look at the president’s inner circle—and the world views vying for his attention.
Argentina, Chile and the Antarctic Treaty That Eased Cold War Tensions
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Latin American nations helped preserve Antarctica for peaceful purposes, a story still relevant today.
El curioso caso de Alfredo Olmedo, “El Bolsonaro Argentino”
Read in English Por años, el congresista Alfredo Olmedo ha usado su característica chaqueta de color amarillo brillante y sus opiniones controversiales para sobresalir entre sus colegas políticos. Ahora, como candidato a la presidencia de las elecciones de Argentina en octubre, su estilo contra el establecimiento ha provocado comparaciones con otro Latinoamericano incendiario: el presidente … Read more
Dear Davos, About Bolsonaro…
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Brazil’s bold economic reform agenda comes with several potential hitches.
Bolsonaro’s 5 Key Foreign Policy Challenges in 2019
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The new president’s foreign policy revolution creates unprecedented risks for Brazil – and depends on untested international partnerships.
The Curious Case of Alfredo Olmedo, the “Argentine Bolsonaro”
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Another controversial maverick hits the campaign trail in Latin America.
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
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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
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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.
Why Sustainable Agriculture Has to Be a G20 Priority
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Leaders of the largest economies meeting in Buenos Aires need to face the urgency of global food security.
The G20 Offers Argentina’s Macri a Distraction from Recession – For Now
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The president is gearing up for an election year in a country mired in recession.
