Bolsonaro Faces His Biggest Crisis – And Is Struggling
Huge pot-banging protests show how vulnerable Brazil’s president is amid the coronavirus outbreak. Coming days will be critical.
Pension Reform Is Only the Start for Brazil. Can Bolsonaro Deliver?
Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.
Why Bolsonaro’s Amazon Policies Could Sink Brazil’s Trade Ambitions
Consumers in China and elsewhere are increasingly concerned about the environment.
Why the Lava Jato Leaks Are Bad News for Brazil’s Opposition
Revelations about prosecutors’ bias and rule-breaking could prevent the opposition from renewing itself.
How Bolsonaro’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Worries the Rest of South America
Diplomats across the region have begun to regard Brazil as a source of instability.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
The Bolsonaros Try to Behave (Kind of. For Now.)
With a recession looming and whispers of impeachment growing, Brazil’s president tries a slightly less confrontational approach.
Can VP Mourão Fix Brazil-China Ties?
Brazil’s “adult in the room” wants to undo the president’s damage. But his mission could backfire spectacularly.
How Bolsonaro’s Rivalry with His Vice President Is Shaping Brazilian Politics
With the opposition in disarray, Hamilton Mourão has become Bolsonaro’s top opponent.
Bolsonaro’s Evangelical Support Is Falling. Why?
After 100 days in office, the president’s halo seems to be cracking in the eyes of some of his most loyal followers.
Making Economic Sense of Bolsonaro’s Environment Views
Brazil’s former Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira spoke to AQ about the new government’s green imperatives.
The Tropical Trump? If He’s Lucky.
Bolsonaro meets his idol in Washington – but risks absorbing all the wrong lessons, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
What to Expect When Bolsonaro Meets Trump
Bolsonaro’s visit to the White House will help fire up his core supporters. But investors will look for concrete action the meeting may not produce.
In Mexico and Brazil, Mano Dura Gains Ground Left and Right
A common denominator unites Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
