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.
Southern Cone & Brazil
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.
Is It Finally Getting Easier to Do Business in Brazil?
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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
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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
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Ernesto Araújo’s appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro’s government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.
Why Bolsonaro Should Pursue Free Trade with the U.S.
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There are political and technical obstacles to a deal, but a free trade agreement would benefit both countries.
Could This Argentine TV Host Be Latin America’s Next ‘Outsider’ President?
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A year out from Argentina’s election, a familiar face is testing political waters.
For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start
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Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.
Por qué Sérgio Moro aceptó el puesto de ministro – y cambió Lava Jato para siempre
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El juez brasileño mira de nuevo a la década de 1990 en Italia, y arriesga el legado del movimiento anticorrupción.
Why Sérgio Moro Took the Job – and Changed Car Wash Forever
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Brazil’s crusading judge looks again to 1990s Italy, and gambles the legacy of the anti-corruption movement.
Can Paulo Guedes Deliver in Brazil?
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Investors are enthusiastic about President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s economic guru, but doubts persist about whether he’ll be able to fix an ailing economy.
Brazil-China Ties to Face Test under Bolsonaro
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Jair Bolsonaro’s relationship with China got off to a bad start. Economic and foreign policy advisers will urge a more pragmatic st
