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Bolsonaro’s Rough Day: What Does It Mean?

Brazil’s municipal elections saw setbacks for the president, gains for right-wing parties outside his orbit – and promising new voices on the left.

Joe Biden’s victory challenges the Brazilian president’s stances toward the U.S. as well as China.

The politician who most benefited from Brazil’s anti-corruption probe has put the final nail in its coffin.

A Biden victory would rob the Brazilian president of key political advantages that go far beyond an amicable relationship with President Trump.

Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.

A proposal prohibiting active-duty personnel from government positions has found some support among the armed forces.

Competing visions in Berlin reveal a broader dilemma about how to engage with Jair Bolsonaro’s government.

A coup isn’t the most likely path, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief

Sérgio Moro’s departure is likely to cost the president some support, but its impact is complex.

Can Brazil’s president now hold on to his most loyal supporters?

Huge pot-banging protests show how vulnerable Brazil’s president is amid the coronavirus outbreak. Coming days will be critical.

Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.

Consumers in China and elsewhere are increasingly concerned about the environment.

Revelations about prosecutors’ bias and rule-breaking could prevent the opposition from renewing itself.

How a divisive policy managed to gain popular support.