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…
Brazil’s bold economic reform agenda comes with several potential hitches.
Bolsonaro’s 5 Key Foreign Policy Challenges in 2019
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”
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
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
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
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
The president is gearing up for an election year in a country mired in recession.
Is It Finally Getting Easier to Do Business in Brazil?
Recent reforms have helped improve Brazil’s business environment. Further changes could do away with the “Brazil cost” once and for all.
Podcast: Jorge Heine on Chile’s Charm Offensive with Asia
The former ambassador to China breaks down the future of Chile-China trade, on a new episode of “Deep South.”
Brazil’s Anti-Globalist Foreign Minister Won’t Get Everything He Wants
Ernesto Araújo’s appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro’s government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.
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