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Explaining Brazil #198: China raises red flags in Brazil

April economic data from China came worse than expected. Given the sheer importance of the Asian giant to Brazil, that is something for President Jair Bolsonaro, who seeks re-election in October, to worry about

2 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #197: Lula launches lunge for legacy

Former President Lula officially began the race for an unprecedented third presidential term. The challenges he will face are far greater this time around

1 week ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #196: Will Biden keep a close eye on Brazil’s elections?

A group of researchers from the U.S.-based Washington Brazil Office believe the threat of democratic rupture in Brazil is very real, and they want Joe Biden to react

2 weeks ago • Euan Marshall

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Explaining Brazil #195: Bolsonaro rattles institutions. Could they break?

When the holder of the highest office in the land openly challenges judicial decisions, it spells a bad omen for the endurance of democratic institutions

3 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #194: Jair calls time on the pandemic

After over two years and more than 660,000 deaths in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro is claiming "victory" over Covid-19 — but the government deserves no credit after its hapless pandemic response

1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #193: Why Venezuela will lead the world in growth

After years of economic debacle, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has adopted more pragmatic economic policies. And the results are showing

1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #192: Brazilian ‘third way’ crashes and burns

Unpopular politicians, no unifying candidate, and erratic moves have scuppered the chances of Brazil's democratic right in the 2022 election

1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #191: Petrobras merry-go-round spins again

With inflation weighing down his chances of winning a second term, President Jair Bolsonaro has nixed the CEO of Petrobras. Again

2 months ago • Alex Hochuli

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