Eric Zalcman

Eric Zalcman is a student at SciencesPo. Paris and joined The Brazilian Report for an internship in July 2022.

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1822 Special, Ep. 4: Pomp under circumstance

In this fourth and final episode, we shed light on the multiple "Independence Days" across Brazil, each with its own significance

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman and Caroline Coutinho

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1822 Special, Ep. 3: The pacifist myth of Brazilian independence

In the third episode of our special series, we look at Brazil's wars of independence, showing that constituting this new country was not as bloodless as many believe.

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman and Caroline Coutinho

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1822 Special, Ep. 2: Independence or Death

In the second episode of our series, we look at the real story of what happened on September 7 — not the one taught in school textbooks

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman and Caroline Coutinho

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1822, a special podcast series on Brazil’s independence bicentennial

In this first episode, the Portuguese royal family flees to Brazil, its largest colony. And the ripple effects of this decision will forever change the futures of both countries

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman and Caroline Coutinho

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Voters see through Bolsonaro’s economic populism, says poll

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman

Bolsonaro to skip meeting with business owners

Bolsonaro to skip meeting with business owners

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman

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Peru confirms first monkeypox-related death

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman

Mubadala bid sends Burger King Brasil shares through the roof

Mubadala bid sends Burger King Brasil shares through the roof

2 years ago • Eric Zalcman