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Explaining Brazil #170: Peronism facing an existential crisis

Last week's midterm primaries in Argentina delivered what was arguably the worst electoral defeat Peronism has ever suffered. But the problem goes beyond short-term woes

5 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #169: Bolsonomics

The government has delivered very little and has been a source of instability for the Brazilian economy. So what keeps market agents from turning on Bolsonaro?

2 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

Explaining Brazil #168: How to react to Bolsonaro?

Explaining Brazil #168: How to react to Bolsonaro?

Bolsonaro is threatening to disregard Supreme Court rulings from now on. So how should the political system react to a president who doesn't want to play by the rules?

3 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #167: A nation holding its breath

In six days, pro-Bolsonaro supporters will stage demonstrations in multiple cities. The unfolding of Brazil's political crisis depends on how big the turnout will be

4 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #166: Will Brazil have its own January 6 riots?

Many fear September 7 could be Brazil's own version of the U.S. Capitol riots. Given the local scenario, a similar movement could be bloodier

1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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Explaining Brazil #165: Should Brazil reengage in Haiti?

While President Jair Bolsonaro seems to have very little interest in foreign affairs, serving in peacekeeping missions is a badge of honor for the Brazilian military — which holds enormous influence with Bolsonaro

1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro and Janaína Camelo

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Explaining Brazil #164: Companies face fines for data protection misdeeds

Data protection watchdog ANPD, the National Data Protection Authority, is now able to punish companies who mishandle customer data. But many questions around regulators still linger

2 months ago • Alex Hochuli

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Explaining Brazil #163: Getting vaccines to the heart of the Amazon

With sparse transport infrastructure and precarious health services, getting medical supplies to Brazil's Amazon population is a huge challenge — something laid bare by Brazil's coronavirus vaccination push

2 months ago • Gustavo Ribeiro

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