How Bolsonaro’s Rivalry with His Vice President Is Shaping Brazilian Politics
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With the opposition in disarray, Hamilton Mourão has become Bolsonaro’s top opponent.
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Reducing Homicide in Brazil: Insights Into What Works
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Amid startling levels of violence, Brazilian state and municipal governments can be a source for innovative solutions.
Bolsonaro’s Evangelical Support Is Falling. Why?
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After 100 days in office, the president’s halo seems to be cracking in the eyes of some of his most loyal followers.
How to Stop Venezuela’s Hyperinflation? Brazil Offers an Idea.
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The 1994 “Real Plan” stopped 2,500% inflation, thanks to an ingenious tool that Maduro’s eventual successors may want to replicate.
Making Economic Sense of Bolsonaro’s Environment Views
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Brazil’s former Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira spoke to AQ about the new government’s green imperatives.
The Tropical Trump? If He’s Lucky.
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Bolsonaro meets his idol in Washington – but risks absorbing all the wrong lessons, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
“Our Bodies Are Our Voice”: The Killing of Marielle Franco, One Year On
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A year after Marielle Franco’s assassination, a personal reflection on her life and legacy from a woman who fought alongside her.
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’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.
