Bumpy Ride: Why Brazil’s Delivery Workers Are Fed Up
Amid competition for orders and risky work conditions, some bike delivery riders are setting off on their own.
Indigenous Brazilians Must Look Abroad for Support
A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.
Huawei or Not? Brazil Faces a Key Geopolitical Choice
The government has to choose between U.S. and China for its 5G network — while battling deep political, health and economic crises.
I Miss the Old Brazil
The boom years ended in disaster. But many ambitions of that era were wonderful – and should be revived, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
A Nightmare Scenario in Brazil’s Institutional Crisis
A coup isn’t the most likely path, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief
Pandemic Heroes: Brazil’s Thiago Firmino
A DJ and favela tour guide who took action when no one else would.
Brazil’s Opposition Is Still Divided. Here’s Why.
COVID-19 is putting pressure on Jair Bolsonaro. But calls for a united opposition ignore political realities.
Can Brazil’s Armed Forces Protect the Amazon?
A decree has given Brazil’s military temporary authority over the fight against deforestation – while government actions continue to fuel it.
How Political Science Explains Countries’ Reactions to COVID-19
A comparison between Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico shows the decisive role of institutions.
AQ Podcast: Is Jair Bolsonaro’s Government Doomed?
Sérgio Moro’s departure is likely to cost the president some support, but its impact is complex.
Revisiting Brazil’s Public Health Rebellion (A Century Before Bolsonaro)
What do 1904’s smallpox vaccination riots in Rio de Janeiro tell us about today’s Brazil?
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.
This Brazilian State Seems to Have Turned a Corner on Violence. But Can It Last?
When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
