Bolsonaro and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?
Brazil: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated
The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.
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?
Saudi Arabia Courts Latin America and the Caribbean
Next week’s Saudi-run summit in Rio is the latest step in the Gulf nation’s increased engagement with the region.
AQ Podcast: Warning Lights for Brazil’s Economy?
What to expect from Latin America’s largest economy in 2024
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Big Year on the Global Stage
A broad look at Brazil’s foreign policy as the country prepares to host the G20 summit later this year.
Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro
The Brazilian president’s attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.
Fernando Haddad: Still the Odd Man Out
A special report on Brazil’s finance minister, who after a year of unexpected successes will face arguably his biggest challenge in 2024.
AQ Podcast: Lula 3 One Year On
An overview of Lula’s first year back in office and a look at what 2024 could bring
Lula’s Security Policy is Rehashing Old Ideas
Brazil’s president is turning to the military to fight crime, a strategy that brings its own risks.
Lula’s Quest for a Diplomatic Balance Amid Israel-Hamas War
As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.
