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The Brazilian Political Scion Making His Own Mark

The heir to a political dynasty, João Campos is betting on innovation to build a name for himself in Brazil’s most unequal capital.

How Will Brazil Handle the US-China Rivalry?

Both superpowers are pivotal to the country. Choosing is not an option.

Lula Is Back. But Which Lula?

Brazil’s former president is running again in 2022. Will he do so as a pragmatic, or more radical figure?

AQ Podcast: Jair Bolsonaro Under Pressure

The walls appear to be closing in on Brazil’s president, but a recovering economy could be his saving grace.

One-Man Crusades Against Corruption in Latin America Aren’t Working

A new index shows continued backsliding in the anti-corruption fight, and highlights the importance of institutions.

PAINEL VIRTUAL: Como lideranças regionais estão protegendo a Amazônia

No dia 10 de junho, autoridades brasileiras debateram sobre iniciativas para promover a conservação e o desenvolvimento sustentável.

WEBCAST: How Brazil’s Local Leaders Are Helping the Amazon

On June 10, Brazilian officials discussed the steps they are taking to promote conservation and sustainable economic development.

Novo na AQ: Em defesa do desenvolvimento sustentável da Amazônia

O Brasil e outros países podem se tornar “superpotências verdes”. Mas para isso é preciso parar de desmatar, e também tornar mais fácil o ambiente de negócios.

Um peixe de 200 quilos muito feio — mas delicioso — vira símbolo do desenvolvimento sustentável na Amazônia

O pirarucu tem potencial de se tornar uma sensação global, dizem os produtores. Mas problemas políticos, logística deficiente e outros desafios atrapalham.

Brazilian Agribusiness: We’re Not the Enemy in the Amazon

Law-abiding farmers strongly oppose illegal deforestation, an industry leader writes.

Governor Flávio Dino: The Amazon Is Brazil’s Future

The region’s governors envision a win-win strategy that differs in many ways from the Bolsonaro administration’s approach.

The Amazon’s Big Cities Need Green Jobs Too. It’s a Challenge

The region’s cities face dire poverty and unemployment.

What an Ugly (But Delicious!) 450-Pound Fish Tells Us About Sustainable Development in the Amazon

The pirarucu could be a global sensation, producers say. But politics, poor logistics and other challenges stand in the way.

NEW AQ: The Case for Sustainable Development in the Amazon

Brazil and other countries could one day become “green superpowers.” But first they’ll need to stop deforestation, and make it easier to do business too.