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AQ Podcast | Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure

President Lula’s popularity is low and political momentum could move to the right, as Bolsonaro faces trial and seeks international support.

PSD President Gilberto Kassab in Brasília. The Low-Key Power Broker Behind Brazil’s Biggest Party: A crucial figure in the country’s flexible “big center,” Gilberto Kassab pulls the levers of power no matter who’s in office.

Brazil’s Low-Key Operator

Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer.

REACTION: Bolsonaro Will Stand Trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center”

An overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections

AQ Podcast | Brazil: A Tough Moment for Lula 3

Brazil’s Lula is dealing with a selloff in financial markets and an increasingly hostile Congress. How has Brazilian politics changed since his first term in office two decades ago?

Bolsonaro Seems Finished. Bolsonarismo Lives On.

A large but somewhat uncertain rally points to a transition ahead for Brazil’s conservative movement.

Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro

The Brazilian president’s attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.

AQ Podcast: Today’s LGBTQ+ Politics in Latin America

An expert’s overview of the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the region, and how they relate to politics.

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro poses with an Argentina jersey, after visiting Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires in December.

What Milei and Bolsonaro Supporters May Have in Common

A survey taken at rallies in Buenos Aires and São Paulo points to shared ideas on issues like human rights and welfare programs.

The Delicate Balancing Act of Bolsonaro’s Possible Heir

Tarcísio de Freitas is being floated as a more moderate successor to Bolsonaro on Brazil’s right, but it won’t be smooth sailing.

AQ Podcast: Lula 3 So Far

An expert on the history of Lula’s Workers’ Party assesses the president’s third term as it approaches the 100-day mark.

AQ Podcast: Lula’s Challenging Path Forward in Brazil

Following the January 8 attacks, a prominent journalist discusses the efforts to put the country back together.

President Lula is seen speaking during a meeting with Brazil's 27 governors after the riots in the capital Brasilia.

The Real Risks Facing Brazil After January 8

After the failed insurrection in Brasília, authorities worry about domestic terrorism and the loyalties of Brazil’s armed forces and police, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Latin America’s “CPAC Right” Still Has Big Ambitions

A group of conservatives from across the region are coordinating with each other—and U.S. groups—to fight the culture war and oppose the left.