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Judicial politicization is a problem in Brazil, but not as much as in the U.S.
Brazil’s highest judges are often criticized for unduly using their power to influence politics. But at least they can claim to be doing so in the name of protecting democracy
8 months ago • Andre Pagliarini
Opinion
Are we about to see the beta version of Lula 3.0?
Members of Jair Bolsonaro's far-right coalition are warming to the idea of joining Lula. If done properly, the move could strengthen the government's hand
8 months ago • Mario Sergio Lima
Opinion
Mercosur’s moment calls for modernization
Whether from Brussels, Beijing, or Lula’s ingenuity, the 30-year-old bloc made of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay needs revitalization
8 months ago • Gabriel Cohen
Opinion
Brazil’s problems with budget earmarks not going away anytime soon
Lula is using the same shady tools as Jair Bolsonaro to whip up congressional support. But the issue is less about Lula's hypocrisy and more about deep institutional imbalances
8 months ago • Beatriz Rey
Opinion
Bolsonaro’s ineligibility to ignite battle for his political estate
The now toothless former president leaves a void among the significant right-wing portion of the electorate. But no power vacuum lasts for long
9 months ago • Mario Sergio Lima
Opinion
New regulation only the first step for crypto assets in Brazil
A new decree creates regulations for crypto asset operators in Brazil, but discussions about the fine details of these new rules are far from over
9 months ago • Marcela Mattiuzzo
Opinion
The weakening of the Brazilian presidency
President Lula has already given lawmakers more money in budgetary grants than Jair Bolsonaro did in his first year in office, but he has failed to secure a solid base of support. Part of the blame lies with the new balance of power in Brasília
9 months ago • João Caetano Leite
Opinion
What is really holding back South American integration
The barrier to regional integration is far more basic than political ideology
9 months ago • Gabriel Cohen
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He murdered an Amazon defender, then became a political leader
2 days ago • Euan Marshall
Politics
Military top brass throws Bolsonaro to the wolves
4 days ago • Isabela Cruz
Politics
Anti-vaccine discourse growing in Brazil’s far-right rhetoric
5 days ago • Cedê Silva
Politics
Standing committees pose more challenges for Lula in Congress
6 days ago • Isabela Cruz
Politics
Re-election scapegoated for Brazil’s political woes
1 week ago • Isabela Cruz
Insider
TBR up for Best News Website at Digital Media Americas Awards
12 hours ago • TBR Newsroom
Insider
Lula: Brazil faced serious coup risk under Bolsonaro
14 hours ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Brazilian economy slow to kick off 2024
17 hours ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Insider
U.S. imposes sanctions on Brazilian gang leader
4 days ago • Cedê Silva
Insider
Inter-American court convicts Brazil for human rights violations
4 days ago • Cedê Silva
Economy
Market Roundup: Brazil’s cash-and-carry phenomenon thrives in 2023
3 days ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
School tuition fees, food prices stall Brazil’s inflation progress
7 days ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
Market Roundup: Brazil’s stock exchange could have competition
1 week ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
Brazilian iron ore could be key to China’s decarbonization targets
2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Economy
Lula splits the baby on gig economy regulation bill
2 weeks ago • Cedê Silva
Tech
Tech Roundup: Latin American funds raised USD 2.1 billion for startups in 2023
12 hours ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Cases of violence put Rio delivery workers on edge
7 days ago • Leonardo Coelho
Tech
Tech Roundup: TikTok beaten by Brazilian government apps
1 week ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Tech Roundup: Brazil gaming industry booms
2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Tech
Tech Roundup: Illegal cell phones make up 19 percent of Brazilian market
3 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Society
Brazil records Covid spike, and coronavirus still kills plenty
2 weeks ago • TBR Newsroom
Society
Brazil’s slow struggle for sewage coverage
3 weeks ago • Cedê Silva
Society
Brazil’s prison system under scrutiny after high-profile escape
4 weeks ago • Euan Marshall
Society
São Paulo samba school faces backlash over “demonizing” police
1 month ago • Cedê Silva
Society
Surge in dengue cases leaves Brazilian health officials rattled
1 month ago • Cedê Silva
Environment
Amazon climate crisis continues with Acre floods and Roraima fires
18 hours ago • Cedê Silva
Environment
After 2023 highs, Cerrado deforestation drops in January
3 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro and Cedê Silva
Environment
Brazil-Bolivia dam reignites debates on power in the Amazon
3 weeks ago • Kevin Damasio
Environment
Ibama walkout sparks fears of environmental decline once fire season returns
1 month ago • André Borges
Environment
Singapore’s ACX partners with Brazil’s B3 to create a carbon credit exchange
1 month ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes
Latin America
Outlaw or revolutionary? Meet Haiti’s Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier
4 days ago • Lucas Berti
Latin America
What has Javier Milei been up to?
2 weeks ago • Ignacio Portes
Latin America
Petro’s coal ban in Colombia, explained
2 weeks ago • David Feliba
Latin America
Pope Francis’s reconciliation with Milei not a first
3 weeks ago • Ignacio Portes
Latin America
Mexico is suing U.S. gun-makers for arming its gangs
4 weeks ago • Timothy D. Lytton
Opinion
Balancing Supreme Court critique amid political polarization in Brazil
5 days ago • Andre Pagliarini
Opinion
The imminent future of digital regulation in Brazil
3 weeks ago • Marcela Mattiuzzo
Opinion
Lula makes a blunder as Bolsonaro goes all-in on Sunday rally
4 weeks ago • Mario Sergio Lima
Opinion
Budget earmarks challenge Brazil’s historic institutional balance
1 month ago • Leonardo Barreto
Opinion
Bolsonaro’s desperate play echoes Collor’s last stand
1 month ago • Andre Pagliarini