Opinion

The Brazilian Report turns 3

October 19 is a very important date for us at The Brazilian Report — as it marks the anniversary of our website going online for the first time. In 2017, a website entirely dedicated to explaining Brazil to foreign audiences was considered an odd strategy, let alone a paywalled site in an era when access to journalism is taken for granted by many. “Who wants to read about Brazil?” was a question we heard continuously in the weeks prior to our launch.

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Gustavo Ribeiro and Laura Quirin

An award-winning journalist, Gustavo has extensive experience covering Brazilian politics and international affairs. He has been featured across Brazilian and French media outlets and founded The Brazilian Report in 2017. He holds a master’s degree in Political Science and Latin American studies from Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris.

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