#88: Latin America’s dangerous game
Recent crises in Latin America show how the Armed Forces remain key power brokers in the democratic game. But (...) READ MORE
Podcast December 10, 2019
Explaining Brazil #86: The turbulent path of Brazil’s republic
Back in 1995, Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso said, in his inauguration speech: “Without arrogance, but with absolute conviction, I (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #85: How Lula’s story explains Brazil
580 days after being arrested for corruption and money laundering, former Brazilian President Lula is out of prison. And (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #84: Can blockchain fix Brazil’s bureaucracy?
Brazil’s first blockchain baby has been born. It matters little whether you find the idea of a human being (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #83: Latin America’s veins are wide open
From Chile to Catalunya, Lebanon to Hong Kong … it seems like we’re seeing protests erupt everywhere. But one (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #82: Green and yellow (nuclear) submarine
Back in 2008, Brazil formulated its National Defense Strategy, selecting the construction of a nuclear submarine as one of (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #81: Oil, Brazil’s underwater treasure
In November, Brazil is set to hold what will be the country’s biggest oil and gas auction on record. (...) READ MORE
#80: Odebrecht’s Peruvian wrecking ball
Peru is in turmoil. The country’s president, Martín Vizcarra, has shut down Congress—and in retaliation, Congressmen have tried to (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #79: Bolsonaro flips off the world
Speaking before representatives of 193 nations—and millions watching at home—Jair Bolsonaro talked at the UN about issues that only (...) READ MORE
Explaining Brazil #78: How will Amazon Inc disrupt Brazilian retail?
Launched in February 2005, the Amazon Prime membership plan came like a wrecking ball to American retailers. It single-handedly (...) READ MORE
