REACTION: Brazil Heads to Runoff Election
The first-round vote ended with a margin much slimmer than expected between the main candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Two Rallies, Two Brazils, and a Still Uncertain Election
After attending rallies for both Lula and Bolsonaro, AQ’s editor-in-chief reports on a polarized and slightly murky race.
Latin America’s Parliamentarism Problem
Legislatures are gaining more power across the region—but the outlook for governance doesn’t look good.
What the Summit of the Americas Mess Really Tells Us
Latin American governments are keen to show Washington it’s a new era. But this is also a tale of democracies in decline, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
“¡Hola a Todes!” Language Becomes a Political Battleground in Latin America
More pundits and politicians are embracing the issue, but the public is less enthusiastic.
One Year Later: Destruction, But Also Bright Spots, in the Amazon
AQ takes stock of developments since our special report on sustainable development.
Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Dubbed the “Trump of the Tropics,” the former army captain has been widely criticized for his handling of the pandemic and rising deforestation in the Amazon. He was elected on the promise of pro-market reforms, but few have … Read more
Brazil’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
Have Brazilians Given Up on Bolsonaro?
The sinking approval ratings for Brazil’s president could be permanent, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
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.
Bolsonaro’s Turmoil Could Be the Amazon’s Gain
Facing a new corruption scandal, the embattled president may be willing to restart dialogue on deforestation.
The Self-Defeating Politics Behind Bolsonaro’s Pro-Gun Agenda
Brazil’s president tries to please his base ahead of the 2022 election – to their likely detriment.
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.
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?
