In Mexico and Brazil, Mano Dura Gains Ground Left and Right
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A common denominator unites Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Brazil
Brazil’s New Economic Agenda Is About More Than Pension Reform
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The country needs urgent reforms, but the new leadership in Congress suggests change may take time.
Should Brazil Just Abolish the Vice Presidency?
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Tensions between Jair Bolsonaro and Hamilton Mourão reveal a deeper battle for the new government’s soul.
The Insidious Device Revolutionizing Piracy in Latin America
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The “black box” transmits movies, TV and streaming services like Netflix at a fraction of the usual cost. It’s highly popular — and completely illegal.
Bolsonaro’s 5 Key Foreign Policy Challenges in 2019
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The new president’s foreign policy revolution creates unprecedented risks for Brazil – and depends on untested international partnerships.
Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s New Government
Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s president on Jan. 1, 2019. Here, Americas Quarterly analyzes several aspects of his government – 10 key figures (including former Judge Sérgio Moro and Bolsonaro’s three sons), the main opposition leaders, and his top policy priorities (reducing crime, overhauling education, and more). 10 Key Figures | The Opposition | Policy Priorities … Read more
For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start
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Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
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Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
AQ INTERVIEW: Ciro Gomes: “Brazil Cannot Endure a Leftist Government”
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A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
Why Markets Should Be Skeptical of Jair Bolsonaro
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The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
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A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
As Tensions Mount, Brazil Hedges Its Bets on Russia and the West
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While the U.S. and others expel diplomats, Brazil’s decision not to criticize Russia reveals its uncertain position in the changing global order.
The Real Cost of Brazil President Michel Temer’s Pension Reform Failure
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Dogged by scandal, Temer spent his political capital on survival, leaving little for urgently needed reform.
What Carnaval Showed Us About Brazil’s 2018 Election
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Those seeking to understand Brazil’s upcoming vote just need to look at this year’s floats.
Four Reasons for Brazil’s Credit Dysfunction – and How to Fix It
Brazil’s Central Bank raised eyebrows in December when it lowered its target interest rate to 7 percent. That’s high by global standards, and about average for other major emerging markets, but it was a milestone for Latin America’s biggest economy: 7 percent is the lowest key interest rate in Brazil’s history. That Brazil’s all-time lowest … Read more
