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José Roberto Castro
José Roberto covers politics and economics and is finishing a Master's Degree in Media and Globalization. Previously, he worked at Nexo Jornal and O Estado de S. Paulo.
Politics
Bolsonaro lays out his roadmap to re-election
Behind in the polls, Jair Bolsonaro faces an uphill battle to win a second term. With just over a year until the vote, he is embarking on a strategy of political division and economic programs
3 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Politics
Energy crisis a three-headed monster for Bolsonaro
The risks of energy rationing worry the Bolsonaro government on multiple fronts: inflation, uncertainty, and political decay
3 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Politics
The keys to impeach Jair Bolsonaro
Ousting Brazil's far-right leader remains unlikely, despite the opposition’s best efforts. Were it to happen, this is how things would have to unfold
3 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Economy
The commodity (mini) supercycle and its effect on the Brazilian economy
Increasing commodities prices has caused some excitement about a potential new supercycle. But how big will the boom be? And will Brazil be able to benefit from it?
3 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Politics
Could Brazil’s “third way” come from the left?
Polls show voters polarized between Lula and Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the 2022 election, with candidates more to the center failing to be competitive
3 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Coronavirus
Parts of Brazil may be close to reaching herd immunity
Experts, however, say that does not mean the country should abandon social isolation measures
4 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Society
Brazil lowers murder rate, but racial disparity remains massive
Black Brazilians are three times likelier to be murdered. Violence prevention policies are only reducing homicides in white populations, say experts
4 years ago • José Roberto Castro
Coronavirus
Six months on: Brazil’s coronavirus situation, in charts
Some studies show a decreasing coronavirus spread in Brazil, nationwide figures don't tell the full story of a country still struggling
4 years ago • José Roberto Castro
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Politics
Macron-Lula bromance only goes so far
15 hours ago • Cedê Silva
Politics
Marielle Franco case shows how crime and politics mingle in Rio
3 days ago • Isabela Cruz
Politics
Supreme Court and Congress in tug-of-war over cannabis decriminalization
5 days ago • Isabela Cruz
Politics
Far-right Bolsonaro allies want to take anti-democratic fight abroad
1 week ago • Cedê Silva
Politics
Police file charges against Bolsonaro in fake vaccine case
1 week ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Lula to drop visa requirements for U.S. citizens
22 hours ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Macron and Lula pledge deeper cooperation between Brazil and France
2 days ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Popularity of Brazil’s Congress jumps amid penal populism push
2 days ago • TBR Newsroom
Insider
House punts on vote on congressman accused of murder
3 days ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Brazil takes (some) distance from Maduro’s Venezuela
3 days ago • Cedê Silva
Economy
Brazil lays down anti-poverty agenda for the G20
4 days ago • Cedê Silva
Economy
Market Roundup: Advertising spending booms in Brazil
6 days ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
End of Brazil’s rate cut streak on the horizon
1 week ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
Market Roundup: Brazil’s cash-and-carry phenomenon thrives in 2023
2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
School tuition fees, food prices stall Brazil’s inflation progress
2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Tech Roundup: AI to save animals
4 days ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Tech Roundup: Latin American funds raised USD 2.1 billion for startups in 2023
2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Cases of violence put Rio delivery workers on edge
2 weeks ago • Leonardo Coelho
Tech
Tech Roundup: TikTok beaten by Brazilian government apps
3 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Tech Roundup: Brazil gaming industry booms
4 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Society
Urban militias show the “Mexicanization” of Rio de Janeiro
2 days ago • Cedê Silva
Society
Brazil records Covid spike, and coronavirus still kills plenty
4 weeks ago • TBR Newsroom
Society
Brazil’s slow struggle for sewage coverage
1 month ago • Cedê Silva
Society
Brazil’s prison system under scrutiny after high-profile escape
1 month ago • Euan Marshall
Society
São Paulo samba school faces backlash over “demonizing” police
1 month ago • Cedê Silva
Environment
Petrobras is failing on Paris climate goals
7 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro
Environment
Brazil’s coal city resists energy transition
1 week ago • André Borges
Environment
Amazon climate crisis continues with Acre floods and Roraima fires
2 weeks ago • Cedê Silva
Environment
After 2023 highs, Cerrado deforestation drops in January
4 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro and Cedê Silva
Environment
Brazil-Bolivia dam reignites debates on power in the Amazon
4 weeks ago • Kevin Damasio
Latin America
The Broad Front’s dilemma in a divided Uruguay
3 days ago • Lucas Berti
Latin America
The Guatemalan genocide is still an open wound
7 days ago • Lucas Berti
Latin America
Visiting Argentina is no longer a bargain
1 week ago • David Feliba
Latin America
Outlaw or revolutionary? Meet Haiti’s Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier
2 weeks ago • Lucas Berti
Latin America
What has Javier Milei been up to?
3 weeks ago • Ignacio Portes
Opinion
The dangerous hubris of Paraguay’s Colorado Party
1 week ago • Gabriel Cohen
Opinion
Balancing Supreme Court critique amid political polarization in Brazil
2 weeks ago • Andre Pagliarini
Opinion
The imminent future of digital regulation in Brazil
4 weeks ago • Marcela Mattiuzzo
Opinion
Lula makes a blunder as Bolsonaro goes all-in on Sunday rally
1 month ago • Mario Sergio Lima
Opinion
Budget earmarks challenge Brazil’s historic institutional balance
1 month ago • Leonardo Barreto