Southern Cone & Brazil
Michelle Bachelet’s Underappreciated Legacy in Chile
Chile’s President Bachelet leaves office after a second term widely seen as disappointing. But her influence was more transformative than many recognize.
From Rio to Bangui: Brazil’s Armed Forces Face Toughest Challenge Yet
While all eyes are on the military intervention in Rio, Brazil’s generals are preparing for one of the world’s most complex peacekeeping missions.
The Real Cost of Brazil President Michel Temer’s Pension Reform Failure
Dogged by scandal, Temer spent his political capital on survival, leaving little for urgently needed reform.
System Failure: Behind the Rise of Jair Bolsonaro
How a retired Army captain rose from a marginal apologist for torture and dictatorship to a serious contender for Brazil’s presidency.
Sérgio Moro: Political Patronage Made Petrobras Scandal Possible
The federal judge overseeing the Car Wash investigations tells AQ what Brazil needs to further combat corruption.
Josimar Melo’s São Paulo Perfection
Food critic Josimar Melo shares his ideal day of eating in Brazil’s largest city.
Brazil’s New Melting Pot
This article is adapted from AQ’s print issue on transparency and the 2018 elections Today it’s almost as common to see a paulistano strolling down the street with a falafel sandwich as it is to see one chowing down on pastel or pão de queijo. Part of the reason is an influx of refugees and … Read more
AQ Top 5: Meet Latin America’s Most Exciting Young Entrepreneurs
Our annual list spotlights five enterprising businesspeople who are making an impact – and a profit.
Film Review: Los Buscadores
Directors Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schémbori explore one of the country’s most baffling obsessions.
Rodrigo Janot: The Lessons of Car Wash
The Brazilian attorney general who prosecuted the historic corruption case reflects on its lessons in this exclusive article for AQ.
Can Anyone Stop Brazil’s PCC?
This article is adapted from AQ’s print issue on transparency and the 2018 elections Leer en español | Ler em português Paraguay’s so-called Heist of the Century began just after midnight in April, when approximately 60 armed bandits poured out of the back of a cargo truck at the main offices of Prosegur, an armored … Read more
Brazil’s Black History, Uncovered
The startling find that revealed a grim and intentionally obscured aspect of the past.
Four Reasons for Brazil’s Credit Dysfunction – and How to Fix It
Brazil’s Central Bank raised eyebrows in December when it lowered its target interest rate to 7 percent. That’s high by global standards, and about average for other major emerging markets, but it was a milestone for Latin America’s biggest economy: 7 percent is the lowest key interest rate in Brazil’s history. That Brazil’s all-time lowest … Read more
