Explaining Brazil Podcast #86: The turbulent path of Brazil’s republic

Nov 20, 2019 3:15 1 min read

The Brazilian Republic is 130 years old. The democratic dream remains not entirely fulfilled, but Brazil has made many strides. So we ask: what is the state of our union?

Explaining Brazil Podcast #86: The turbulent path of Brazil’s republic

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