Brazil: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
Stefania Bril’s Tender Disobedience
The pioneering street photographer documented 1970s São Paulo with gritty realism, humorous juxtapositions, and deep affection.
121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape
Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.
AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead
Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated
The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.
AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center”
An overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections
A Brazilian Artist Exalts in Color at New York’s MoMA
Tadáskía explores transformation and the power of community as the first artist to paint the museum’s walls.
A Consensus-Seeker at the IDB
Ilan Goldfajn is trying to navigate Latin America’s deep polarization, while also pushing a “change of culture” at the region’s multilateral lender.
Another Crisis in Brazil’s Amazon: Rising Crime
It’s not just the environment that’s vulnerable to growing regional criminal groups, an expert writes.
Brazil’s Most Powerful Judge Is in the Spotlight—Again
An escalating clash with Elon Musk and damaging revelations in the press are intensifying a long-running debate about whether Alexandre de Moraes is too powerful.
In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded
Policies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.
Latin America’s Armed Groups Are Expanding Their Empires
Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
AQ Podcast | Venezuela: Possible Paths Forward
An analysis of opposition strategies, the solidity of Maduro’s regime and international efforts for a negotiated way forward
