Podcast: What’s Next After Argentina’s “Notebook Scandal”?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud Are Juan Centeno’s journals evidence for a new Argentinian Lava Jato? This former military officer and government driver’s personal records have shaken the country, resulting in the arrest of prominent businessmen and former government officials. Both of the former Kirchner administrations are now under scrutiny and this case will surely … Read more
Lula’s NYT Op-Ed: A “Corrected Version”
What a more honest column for the New York Times by Brazil’s former president might have looked like.
An Argentine Lava Jato? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
There are reasons to believe that Argentina’s “notebooks scandal” will not be as far-reaching as its Brazilian counterpart.
How the Reign of Paraguay’s Original Dictator Echoes to This Day
Dr. José Gaspar de Francia turned 19th-century Paraguay into an authoritarian hermit state.
Against the Tide: Why It’s So Hard to Stop the Violence in Brazil
In a murder-plagued Brazilian city, a legislator pushes against popular clamor for hard-line enforcement.
It’s a Lula Election in Brazil. Again.
The imprisoned former president will be center stage in the Oct. 7 election – even if he’s not a candidate.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
AQ INTERVIEW: Ciro Gomes: “Brazil Cannot Endure a Leftist Government”
A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
A Corruption Crackdown Changed Brazilian Politics. Its Soccer Stayed the Same.
As the World Cup nears, there are few signs that authorities at Brazil’s scrutinized soccer federation are ready to do things differently.
Why Markets Should Be Skeptical of Jair Bolsonaro
The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
Brazil Spends Billions on Public Security. Why Is Violence Getting Worse?
A new study shows that violence costs Brazil more than 4 percent of GDP. Here’s how security policy could be more cost-effective.
Pessimism About Brazil Is Overblown
Brazil faces profound challenges, but a recent column by AQ’s editor-in-chief overlooks the many reasons to be optimistic about the country’s future.
Brazil, Scared and Leaderless, Looks to the Military
The once unthinkable is now becoming normal, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
Five Takeaways from Paraguay’s Presidential Election
The ruling party held the presidency, but a close race and poor turnout suggest challenges ahead.
