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]]> Editor-in-chief Gustavo Ribeiro sat down with historian James N. Green to unpack Lula's recent meeting with Donald Trump. While the visit yielded no concrete trade breakthroughs, it has been cast as a diplomatic victory, bolstering Lula's domestic standing against far-right rivals. The discussion also addresses political issues at home: the rejection of a Supreme Court nominee and the steady drift of legislative power toward a more conservative Congress.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-19147714 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 3149 full false Troubled ahead for Brazil-US relations? Troubled ahead for Brazil-US relations? What role will the United States play in Brazil's high-stakes 2026 elections? Join editor-in-chief Gustavo Ribeiro and historian James N. Green of the Brazil Office Alliance as they unpack the escalating tensions and potential for US interference in Brazil's upcoming presidential race

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]]> What role will the United States play in Brazil's high-stakes 2026 elections? Join editor-in-chief Gustavo Ribeiro and historian James N. Green of the Brazil Office Alliance as they unpack the escalating tensions and potential for US interference in Brazil's upcoming presidential race

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-19066916 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2908 full false Time to investigate Brazil's Supreme Court justices? (preview) Time to investigate Brazil's Supreme Court justices? (preview) Amid deepening polarization and the judiciary’s growing role in the country’s political life, Brazil’s Supreme Court has become accustomed to being rated poorly by a significant share of the population.

In recent years, most of that opposition has come from the far right, which saw the court as a barrier to its onslaught on democracy — including the attempted coup following the 2022 election.

The problem now is that the dissatisfaction has become widespread — and is being driven precisely by a justice who was central to preserving democracy during the coup attempt saga: Alexandre de Moraes.

According to polling institute Quaest, 66% of Brazilians said that, come October’s elections, they would consider voting for Senate candidates who promise to seek the impeachment of Supreme Court justices.

That survey was conducted amid the ongoing Banco Master scandal, which has raised corruption suspicions involving a wide range of Brazilian authorities across all branches of government, particularly members of the judiciary and right-wing politicians.


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]]> Amid deepening polarization and the judiciary’s growing role in the country’s political life, Brazil’s Supreme Court has become accustomed to being rated poorly by a significant share of the population.

In recent years, most of that opposition has come from the far right, which saw the court as a barrier to its onslaught on democracy — including the attempted coup following the 2022 election.

The problem now is that the dissatisfaction has become widespread — and is being driven precisely by a justice who was central to preserving democracy during the coup attempt saga: Alexandre de Moraes.

According to polling institute Quaest, 66% of Brazilians said that, come October’s elections, they would consider voting for Senate candidates who promise to seek the impeachment of Supreme Court justices.

That survey was conducted amid the ongoing Banco Master scandal, which has raised corruption suspicions involving a wide range of Brazilian authorities across all branches of government, particularly members of the judiciary and right-wing politicians.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18876100 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 483 full false Brazil's water leverage. And its fault lines (preview) Brazil's water leverage. And its fault lines (preview) Humanity has entered what scientists are calling an “era of water bankruptcy.” According to the United Nations University, many critical water systems around the world are so overused — through depletion, overallocation, land and soil degradation, deforestation, and pollution, all compounded by climate change — that they can no longer be restored. 

At the same time, global warming and the spread of artificial intelligence promise to dramatically increase demand for water and clean energy across a wide range of countries.

In this complex scenario, Brazil is in a privileged position, being home to more than 12 percent of the world’s fresh water, and an electricity matrix that is more than 55 percent hydropower-based. But does an abundance of river basins truly translate into water security?

As it stands, Brazil is in a relatively comfortable position to ensure water supply for homes, industries, and crops, as well as the functioning of its hydropower plants. 

Water availability is also a crucial asset for the country on the international stage. When agribusiness exports dozens of millions of tons of soy each year, it is also indirectly exporting the water used in that process. Half of the water consumed in Brazil goes to irrigation.

When federal and local governments court foreign investment to host data centers, they are offering the water used in power generation and in the cooling systems those facilities require. Last week, the lower house even approved a bill granting tax incentives to the sector. The text will still be voted on in the Senate.

But experts warn of risks of chronic water shortages in several parts of Brazil over the coming decades, considering projections of economic and demographic growth, as well as the effects of climate change.

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]]> Humanity has entered what scientists are calling an “era of water bankruptcy.” According to the United Nations University, many critical water systems around the world are so overused — through depletion, overallocation, land and soil degradation, deforestation, and pollution, all compounded by climate change — that they can no longer be restored. 

At the same time, global warming and the spread of artificial intelligence promise to dramatically increase demand for water and clean energy across a wide range of countries.

In this complex scenario, Brazil is in a privileged position, being home to more than 12 percent of the world’s fresh water, and an electricity matrix that is more than 55 percent hydropower-based. But does an abundance of river basins truly translate into water security?

As it stands, Brazil is in a relatively comfortable position to ensure water supply for homes, industries, and crops, as well as the functioning of its hydropower plants. 

Water availability is also a crucial asset for the country on the international stage. When agribusiness exports dozens of millions of tons of soy each year, it is also indirectly exporting the water used in that process. Half of the water consumed in Brazil goes to irrigation.

When federal and local governments court foreign investment to host data centers, they are offering the water used in power generation and in the cooling systems those facilities require. Last week, the lower house even approved a bill granting tax incentives to the sector. The text will still be voted on in the Senate.

But experts warn of risks of chronic water shortages in several parts of Brazil over the coming decades, considering projections of economic and demographic growth, as well as the effects of climate change.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18797566 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 762 full false An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview) An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview) Advances in oil exploration and the construction of railways and highways in recent years have shown that, when large infrastructure projects clash with matters of Amazon preservation, the Brazilian government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva tends to favor the former. 

Some call this progress; others see it as ultimately self-defeating in the face of the ongoing climate emergency. But this week, the usual script of Brazilian developmentalism trumping environmentalism was turned on its head, and on the Amazonian Tapajós River in Pará state, environmentalist forces prevailed.


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]]> Advances in oil exploration and the construction of railways and highways in recent years have shown that, when large infrastructure projects clash with matters of Amazon preservation, the Brazilian government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva tends to favor the former. 

Some call this progress; others see it as ultimately self-defeating in the face of the ongoing climate emergency. But this week, the usual script of Brazilian developmentalism trumping environmentalism was turned on its head, and on the Amazonian Tapajós River in Pará state, environmentalist forces prevailed.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18763144 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 606 full false Brazilian stocks’ record run (preview) Brazilian stocks’ record run (preview) 190,000 points. After a string of record highs that have been piling up since mid-January, the Ibovespa — the benchmark index of São Paulo’s stock exchange, the B3 — surpassed this historic threshold during Wednesday, February 11, closing the day just shy of it.

Financial trading volume totaled BRL 38.6 billion, or about USD 7.7 billion. With this result, and only six weeks into the year, Ibovespa has already posted gains of over 18% in 2026.

To give a sense of the scale, stock exchange data on foreign investor flows show a net inflow of BRL 26.3 billion in January alone — exceeding the surplus recorded for the entire year of 2025.

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]]> 190,000 points. After a string of record highs that have been piling up since mid-January, the Ibovespa — the benchmark index of São Paulo’s stock exchange, the B3 — surpassed this historic threshold during Wednesday, February 11, closing the day just shy of it.

Financial trading volume totaled BRL 38.6 billion, or about USD 7.7 billion. With this result, and only six weeks into the year, Ibovespa has already posted gains of over 18% in 2026.

To give a sense of the scale, stock exchange data on foreign investor flows show a net inflow of BRL 26.3 billion in January alone — exceeding the surplus recorded for the entire year of 2025.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18678501 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 406 full false Brasília enters an election year on edge (preview) Brasília enters an election year on edge (preview) Brasília is back to work — and the new legislative year has opened with all the familiar rituals: lofty speeches about stability, institutional balance, and dialogue, plus promises of an ambitious agenda ahead.

But this is no ordinary year.

Brazil is heading into a high-stakes election in October. Voters will choose a president, renew the entire House, elect two-thirds of the Senate, pick 27 governors, and decide the fate of hundreds of state legislators. From now on, everything in Brasília will be filtered through the election calendar — what Congress dares to vote on, what the government is willing to push forward, and even how and when Supreme Court justices make their moves.

And looming over all of it is a growing source of anxiety.

Hovering above the capital is the Banco Master case — an investigation lawmakers privately describe as unpredictable, corrosive, and potentially explosive. We touched on it last week, but its shadow is only getting longer.

Since Operation Car Wash erupted in 2014, Congress has not entered an election year under such a serious risk of being overwhelmed by corruption allegations — the kind that can torpedo campaigns, reshape alliances, and, in some cases, lead to criminal consequences.


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]]> Brasília is back to work — and the new legislative year has opened with all the familiar rituals: lofty speeches about stability, institutional balance, and dialogue, plus promises of an ambitious agenda ahead.

But this is no ordinary year.

Brazil is heading into a high-stakes election in October. Voters will choose a president, renew the entire House, elect two-thirds of the Senate, pick 27 governors, and decide the fate of hundreds of state legislators. From now on, everything in Brasília will be filtered through the election calendar — what Congress dares to vote on, what the government is willing to push forward, and even how and when Supreme Court justices make their moves.

And looming over all of it is a growing source of anxiety.

Hovering above the capital is the Banco Master case — an investigation lawmakers privately describe as unpredictable, corrosive, and potentially explosive. We touched on it last week, but its shadow is only getting longer.

Since Operation Car Wash erupted in 2014, Congress has not entered an election year under such a serious risk of being overwhelmed by corruption allegations — the kind that can torpedo campaigns, reshape alliances, and, in some cases, lead to criminal consequences.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18629745 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 678 full false Banco Master and the Supreme Court: After the glory came the crisis (preview) Banco Master and the Supreme Court: After the glory came the crisis (preview) As the saying goes, the calm comes before the storm. In Brazil’s Supreme Court, the current crisis came after a period of glory and renown.

In September 2025, the Supreme Court made history and became a global reference. Breaking with Brazil’s long tradition of impunity for military interference in politics, the court analyzed a wealth of evidence and convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and top-ranking military officers for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election.

That same month, Edson Fachin took office as the Supreme Court Chief Justice and quickly expressed his desire to create a code of conduct for members of the top court. Apparent conflicts of interest involving justices are common — and preventing them is also a way to strengthen the rule of law.

In December, however, the court was pulled into the swirling scandal involving Banco Master — a mid-sized lender that was liquidated amid suspicions of fraud involving billions of reais. The bank’s owner, Daniel Vorcaro, has ties to state governors, lawmakers, high-ranking executive personnel and justices, putting many people under suspicion across the political spectrum.

Late last year, the press revealed that the wife of Justice Alexandre de Moraes had signed a three-year contract with Banco Master worth BRL 129 million (USD 25 million) to work as a lawyer for the bank. The contract's value raised eyebrows.

Soon after, it became public that Justice Dias Toffoli, the rapporteur of the Master case, had recently traveled on a private jet to a football match with the lawyer of one of the bank’s former executives. That alone would already be inappropriate. But from there, the problems only piled up.


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]]> As the saying goes, the calm comes before the storm. In Brazil’s Supreme Court, the current crisis came after a period of glory and renown.

In September 2025, the Supreme Court made history and became a global reference. Breaking with Brazil’s long tradition of impunity for military interference in politics, the court analyzed a wealth of evidence and convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and top-ranking military officers for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election.

That same month, Edson Fachin took office as the Supreme Court Chief Justice and quickly expressed his desire to create a code of conduct for members of the top court. Apparent conflicts of interest involving justices are common — and preventing them is also a way to strengthen the rule of law.

In December, however, the court was pulled into the swirling scandal involving Banco Master — a mid-sized lender that was liquidated amid suspicions of fraud involving billions of reais. The bank’s owner, Daniel Vorcaro, has ties to state governors, lawmakers, high-ranking executive personnel and justices, putting many people under suspicion across the political spectrum.

Late last year, the press revealed that the wife of Justice Alexandre de Moraes had signed a three-year contract with Banco Master worth BRL 129 million (USD 25 million) to work as a lawyer for the bank. The contract's value raised eyebrows.

Soon after, it became public that Justice Dias Toffoli, the rapporteur of the Master case, had recently traveled on a private jet to a football match with the lawyer of one of the bank’s former executives. That alone would already be inappropriate. But from there, the problems only piled up.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18591871 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 625 full false How the Mercosur-EU deal impacts Brazilian firms beyond exports (preview) How the Mercosur-EU deal impacts Brazilian firms beyond exports (preview) Amid a global context of eroding multilateralism and rising US trade wars, Mercosur and the European Union are trying to create a shared market for more than 700 million people. 

The proposed free trade zone for goods and services encompasses 27 European countries, plus Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on the other side of the Atlantic, with Bolivia in the process of joining as well. Combined, the economies involved in the deal make up for approximately 20% of global GDP.

The deal was finally signed on January 17, after more than 26 years of back-and-forth negotiations. 

But yet again, European farming countries are doing whatever they can to stall its implementation. On January 21, European lawmakers backed a resolution to seek an opinion from the EU’s Court of Justice on whether the free-trade deal complies with existing EU treaties.

That could stall the deal by up to two years — although the agreement’s backers, such as Germany, are trying to go ahead and implement it on a provisional basis until the court says its piece. 


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]]> Amid a global context of eroding multilateralism and rising US trade wars, Mercosur and the European Union are trying to create a shared market for more than 700 million people. 

The proposed free trade zone for goods and services encompasses 27 European countries, plus Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on the other side of the Atlantic, with Bolivia in the process of joining as well. Combined, the economies involved in the deal make up for approximately 20% of global GDP.

The deal was finally signed on January 17, after more than 26 years of back-and-forth negotiations. 

But yet again, European farming countries are doing whatever they can to stall its implementation. On January 21, European lawmakers backed a resolution to seek an opinion from the EU’s Court of Justice on whether the free-trade deal complies with existing EU treaties.

That could stall the deal by up to two years — although the agreement’s backers, such as Germany, are trying to go ahead and implement it on a provisional basis until the court says its piece. 


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18549605 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 695 full false What happened to Brazil-Venezuela relations? (preview) What happened to Brazil-Venezuela relations? (preview) Lula did not recognize Maduro’s 2024 election win, but his first two terms in office in the 2000s saw him make South American integration a top priority of Brazil’s foreign policy, and maintain close ties with the Hugo Chavez government of the time.

Venezuela held the world’s largest oil reserves. It was a country with limited development in other sectors, highly dependent on imports, and eager to challenge a US-led world order. Brazil, meanwhile, had industrial goods, construction companies looking to expand abroad, and ambitions to lead the political rise of the Global South. The partnership had the potential to be highly fruitful.

Since then, however, much has changed in both countries, and ambitious regional integration projects have stalled. Now the United States is once again pulling Venezuela back into its sphere of influence, and away from China and Russia — and Brazil appears to have little room to maneuver.

To understand Brazil-Venezuela relations in the 21st century — including the economic and political choices made by each country — our guests are:

Diplomat Rômulo Neves, telling us what he witnessed firsthand in Brazil-Venezuela diplomatic relations while serving at the Brazilian Embassy in Caracas in 2007, during Chávez’s government. He is currently Minister-Counselor at the Brazilian Embassy in Rwanda, and author of the book “Political Culture and Elements for Analyzing Venezuelan Politics,” published in Portuguese by Funag. 

Our Latin America Editor, Ignacio Portes, discusses what has changed in those bilateral relations during Maduro's government. 

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]]> Lula did not recognize Maduro’s 2024 election win, but his first two terms in office in the 2000s saw him make South American integration a top priority of Brazil’s foreign policy, and maintain close ties with the Hugo Chavez government of the time.

Venezuela held the world’s largest oil reserves. It was a country with limited development in other sectors, highly dependent on imports, and eager to challenge a US-led world order. Brazil, meanwhile, had industrial goods, construction companies looking to expand abroad, and ambitions to lead the political rise of the Global South. The partnership had the potential to be highly fruitful.

Since then, however, much has changed in both countries, and ambitious regional integration projects have stalled. Now the United States is once again pulling Venezuela back into its sphere of influence, and away from China and Russia — and Brazil appears to have little room to maneuver.

To understand Brazil-Venezuela relations in the 21st century — including the economic and political choices made by each country — our guests are:

Diplomat Rômulo Neves, telling us what he witnessed firsthand in Brazil-Venezuela diplomatic relations while serving at the Brazilian Embassy in Caracas in 2007, during Chávez’s government. He is currently Minister-Counselor at the Brazilian Embassy in Rwanda, and author of the book “Political Culture and Elements for Analyzing Venezuelan Politics,” published in Portuguese by Funag. 

Our Latin America Editor, Ignacio Portes, discusses what has changed in those bilateral relations during Maduro's government. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18519585 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 919 full false Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview) Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview) In Latin America, 2026 quite literally got off to an explosive start.

Just before sunrise on January 2, the city of Caracas was violently awoken by the sound of bombs, as US forces launched a sudden, high-intensity strike on the Venezuelan capital. Within hours, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were in American custody — flown out of the country and headed to New York to face criminal charges.

The Venezuelan government has provided no official death count from the strikes, but they are believed to be in the dozens — at least 40, per some accounts.

Even by Washington’s standards, this was extraordinary. But it aligns neatly with Washington’s new worldview.

In its latest National Security Strategy, the US no longer frames Latin America as a partner. Instead, the US describes it as a buffer — a region expected to stop migrants, narcotics and Chinese influence before they reach US shores.


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]]> In Latin America, 2026 quite literally got off to an explosive start.

Just before sunrise on January 2, the city of Caracas was violently awoken by the sound of bombs, as US forces launched a sudden, high-intensity strike on the Venezuelan capital. Within hours, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were in American custody — flown out of the country and headed to New York to face criminal charges.

The Venezuelan government has provided no official death count from the strikes, but they are believed to be in the dozens — at least 40, per some accounts.

Even by Washington’s standards, this was extraordinary. But it aligns neatly with Washington’s new worldview.

In its latest National Security Strategy, the US no longer frames Latin America as a partner. Instead, the US describes it as a buffer — a region expected to stop migrants, narcotics and Chinese influence before they reach US shores.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18457324 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 754 full false Checks and balances turned into vendettas (preview) Checks and balances turned into vendettas (preview) In any democratic republic, it’s normal for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to clash. That’s a sign of mutual oversight. It’s also normal for politicians to make concessions to their adversaries. That’s a sign of democracy.

But the sequence of recent events in Brazilian politics has turned into a sweeping narrative about what happens when these dynamics of checks and balances slide into sheer revanchism and bargaining over the rule of law.

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]]> In any democratic republic, it’s normal for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to clash. That’s a sign of mutual oversight. It’s also normal for politicians to make concessions to their adversaries. That’s a sign of democracy.

But the sequence of recent events in Brazilian politics has turned into a sweeping narrative about what happens when these dynamics of checks and balances slide into sheer revanchism and bargaining over the rule of law.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18372934 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 628 full false What needs repair in Brazil's public sector machine? (preview) What needs repair in Brazil's public sector machine? (preview) In a country with 27 state governments, more than 5,000 city halls, and around 12 million people working in the public sector, calls to reform — or improve — Brazil’s civil service never really seem to go away.

We talked to Brazil's special secretary for state transformation — and asked him to compare the reform proposals coming from the lower house with the Lula administration's approach. 

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]]> In a country with 27 state governments, more than 5,000 city halls, and around 12 million people working in the public sector, calls to reform — or improve — Brazil’s civil service never really seem to go away.

We talked to Brazil's special secretary for state transformation — and asked him to compare the reform proposals coming from the lower house with the Lula administration's approach. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18331009 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 691 full false Good COP? Bad COP? (preview) Good COP? Bad COP? (preview) Carlos Nobre, head of the Planetary Science Pavilion at COP30 in the Amazon, talks to us about the conference’s results, the climate emergency we are living through, and what Brazil can still do.

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]]> Carlos Nobre, head of the Planetary Science Pavilion at COP30 in the Amazon, talks to us about the conference’s results, the climate emergency we are living through, and what Brazil can still do.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18264397 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 660 full false Brazil’s Central Bank led a revolution (preview) Brazil’s Central Bank led a revolution (preview) Five years ago, Brazil launched a public digital payment infrastructure — and its impact on the financial market and society has been immense.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18204970 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 599 full false Supreme Court to Brazilians: “Follow the money” (preview) Supreme Court to Brazilians: “Follow the money” (preview) Over the past decade, Brazilian lawmakers have steadily built up procedures to expand their powers over the purse. That has included increasing the overall volume of congressional grants; making a large share of them mandatory spending; limiting the Executive’s discretion over when to release those funds, and creating ways to erase transparency and traceability from the process. A perfect recipe for corruption, which has now trickled down to state and municipal levels.

But the Supreme Court has just ordered the three branches of government to run a nationwide awareness campaign — from December through March — to explain how congressional grants are executed. The idea: show the public where they can access information about these amendments, teach people how to track where the money goes, and encourage them to report irregularities or wrongdoing. Will that finally be enough?


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]]> Over the past decade, Brazilian lawmakers have steadily built up procedures to expand their powers over the purse. That has included increasing the overall volume of congressional grants; making a large share of them mandatory spending; limiting the Executive’s discretion over when to release those funds, and creating ways to erase transparency and traceability from the process. A perfect recipe for corruption, which has now trickled down to state and municipal levels.

But the Supreme Court has just ordered the three branches of government to run a nationwide awareness campaign — from December through March — to explain how congressional grants are executed. The idea: show the public where they can access information about these amendments, teach people how to track where the money goes, and encourage them to report irregularities or wrongdoing. Will that finally be enough?


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18165305 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 633 full false COP30: Will climate action take root? (preview) COP30: Will climate action take root? (preview) Each passing year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) gains more urgency. More and more biomes around the world are approaching what scientists call tipping points — the Amazon chief among them. Hosting the 30th edition of COP in Belém, one of the Amazon’s biggest cities, therefore represents one of the most significant responsibilities Brazil’s diplomacy has taken on in recent times. 

This week, we are joined by experts with distinct and diverse backgrounds to discuss the climate challenges facing Brazil and the world ahead of COP30. They are:

  • Adriana Ramos: Executive Secretary of the Socio-Environmental Institute, a civil society organization that monitors indigenous lands and other environmentally protected areas across Brazil, working both with governments and on the ground. She represented the Brazilian Forum of NGOs on the Amazon Fund Steering Committee from 2008 to 2013 and served on the Executive Board of the Brazilian Association of NGOs.
  • Carlos Nobre: One of the world’s leading climatologists, he is a researcher at the University of São Paulo, co-chair of the Scientific Panel for the Amazon, and a member of academies such as the World Academy of Sciences. He co-authored the research that earned the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 and was also responsible for creating some of Brazil’s main government climate centers, as well as the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in the Amazon. 
  • Natalie Unterstell: President of the Talanoa Institute, a Brazilian climate policy think tank, and member of the COP30 Adaptation Council and the accreditation panel of the Green Climate Fund. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard Kennedy School and has served as a negotiator for Brazil in global climate talks, helping lead Brazil’s climate policy development.

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]]> Each passing year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) gains more urgency. More and more biomes around the world are approaching what scientists call tipping points — the Amazon chief among them. Hosting the 30th edition of COP in Belém, one of the Amazon’s biggest cities, therefore represents one of the most significant responsibilities Brazil’s diplomacy has taken on in recent times. 

This week, we are joined by experts with distinct and diverse backgrounds to discuss the climate challenges facing Brazil and the world ahead of COP30. They are:

  • Adriana Ramos: Executive Secretary of the Socio-Environmental Institute, a civil society organization that monitors indigenous lands and other environmentally protected areas across Brazil, working both with governments and on the ground. She represented the Brazilian Forum of NGOs on the Amazon Fund Steering Committee from 2008 to 2013 and served on the Executive Board of the Brazilian Association of NGOs.
  • Carlos Nobre: One of the world’s leading climatologists, he is a researcher at the University of São Paulo, co-chair of the Scientific Panel for the Amazon, and a member of academies such as the World Academy of Sciences. He co-authored the research that earned the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 and was also responsible for creating some of Brazil’s main government climate centers, as well as the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in the Amazon. 
  • Natalie Unterstell: President of the Talanoa Institute, a Brazilian climate policy think tank, and member of the COP30 Adaptation Council and the accreditation panel of the Green Climate Fund. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard Kennedy School and has served as a negotiator for Brazil in global climate talks, helping lead Brazil’s climate policy development.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18100031 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 906 full false Who will be Brazil's next Supreme Court justice? (preview) Who will be Brazil's next Supreme Court justice? (preview) Justice Luís Roberto Barroso is retiring. We unpack how factors such as trust, political ties, and electoral considerations may guide President Lula’s next choice for the court. 

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]]> Justice Luís Roberto Barroso is retiring. We unpack how factors such as trust, political ties, and electoral considerations may guide President Lula’s next choice for the court. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18023790 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 558 full false 2026 election: A year away, what do polls say? (preview) 2026 election: A year away, what do polls say? (preview) President Lula’s popularity has risen. We examine how this might impact the political landscape ahead of the next presidential election. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-18009051 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 307 full false Brazil's tax system fuels income inequality (preview) Brazil's tax system fuels income inequality (preview) Brazil’s Congress is discussing a proposal for income tax reform. Backed by the Lula administration, the bill seeks to make the country’s system more progressive. But just how unequal are taxes in Brazil? 

This week, we host economist Davi Bhering, who co-authored a Paris School of Economics study on Brazil’s tax income system. In our newly released episode of the Explaining Brazil podcast, he unpacks:  

  • Why Brazil’s income inequality may be higher than previously estimated.
  • How the Brazilian system’s regressivity compares to other countries.

Why his findings may indicate that global inequality is higher than anticipated.

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This week, we host economist Davi Bhering, who co-authored a Paris School of Economics study on Brazil’s tax income system. In our newly released episode of the Explaining Brazil podcast, he unpacks:  

  • Why Brazil’s income inequality may be higher than previously estimated.
  • How the Brazilian system’s regressivity compares to other countries.

Why his findings may indicate that global inequality is higher than anticipated.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17937831 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 508 full false Self-serving politics (preview) Self-serving politics (preview) Crowds on Sunday fanned out across Brazil’s 27 state capitals to denounce two measures moving through Congress: a constitutional amendment proposal that would essentially shield lawmakers from prosecution, and a bill that could forgive or soften penalties for those convicted of a coup attempt masterminded by former President Jair Bolsonaro and his acolytes.

The demonstrations, initially organized in a spontaneous, online fashion and later embraced by left-of-center parties, were notable not only for their scale but also for how they reframed Brazil’s political symbolism and fault lines.

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]]> Crowds on Sunday fanned out across Brazil’s 27 state capitals to denounce two measures moving through Congress: a constitutional amendment proposal that would essentially shield lawmakers from prosecution, and a bill that could forgive or soften penalties for those convicted of a coup attempt masterminded by former President Jair Bolsonaro and his acolytes.

The demonstrations, initially organized in a spontaneous, online fashion and later embraced by left-of-center parties, were notable not only for their scale but also for how they reframed Brazil’s political symbolism and fault lines.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17898931 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 863 full false The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy (Preview) The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy (Preview) A massive police operation exposed how deep Brazil's largest criminal organization has penetrated the legitimate economy.

Rafael Alcadipani, a professor at the FGV’s School of Public Administration and a member of the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety, unpacks: 

  • How the PCC evolved into a mafia-like organization, with multiple economic activities.
  • The impacts of this expansion on democracy.
  • Brazil’s federal and state-level capacity to combat organized crime.
  • How the United States might play a role — and the risks. 

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]]> A massive police operation exposed how deep Brazil's largest criminal organization has penetrated the legitimate economy.

Rafael Alcadipani, a professor at the FGV’s School of Public Administration and a member of the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety, unpacks: 

  • How the PCC evolved into a mafia-like organization, with multiple economic activities.
  • The impacts of this expansion on democracy.
  • Brazil’s federal and state-level capacity to combat organized crime.
  • How the United States might play a role — and the risks. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17862257 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 601 full false Bolsonaro: from the barracks, to the presidency ... to prison? (preview) Bolsonaro: from the barracks, to the presidency ... to prison? (preview) The Brazilian Supreme Court has reached a majority to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro of leading a conspiracy to overturn his 2022 electoral defeat. 

The trial is about to bring an end to a political career long marked by authoritarian views and practices. To review Bolsonaro's political path, the Explaining Brazil podcast invited journalist Juliana Dal Piva. She is the author of the book “O Negócio do Jair” (“The Business of Jair”), published in 2022 by Editora Zahar, and the host of the podcast series “A Vida Secreta de Jair” (“The Secret Life of Jair”), released in 2021 by the website UOL.

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The trial is about to bring an end to a political career long marked by authoritarian views and practices. To review Bolsonaro's political path, the Explaining Brazil podcast invited journalist Juliana Dal Piva. She is the author of the book “O Negócio do Jair” (“The Business of Jair”), published in 2022 by Editora Zahar, and the host of the podcast series “A Vida Secreta de Jair” (“The Secret Life of Jair”), released in 2021 by the website UOL.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17826959 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1023 full false Brazil's trial of the century (Preview) Brazil's trial of the century (Preview) The final stage of Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial kicked off on September 2 in Brasília. After months of evidence-gathering, arguments and testimonies, the justices are expected to deliver their ruling by September 12, in what is arguably the most consequential trial in Brazil’s recent history.

At the center of the case are the riots that occurred on January 8, 2023. They looked eerily like January 6 in the United States — but worse: crowds stormed not only Congress, but also the presidential palace and the Supreme Court itself. But prosecutors say those riots were just the visible edge of something larger — a vast conspiracy to push the military into breaking democracy.

So what happens now? How will the justices rule, and what will it mean for Brazil’s fragile democracy — and its powerful military? Our guest today is Davi Tangerino. He’s a criminal lawyer and a professor at State University of Rio de Janeiro. Tangerino also served on Brazil’s National Council for Criminal and Penitentiary Policy, and helped lead the Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences.

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]]> The final stage of Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial kicked off on September 2 in Brasília. After months of evidence-gathering, arguments and testimonies, the justices are expected to deliver their ruling by September 12, in what is arguably the most consequential trial in Brazil’s recent history.

At the center of the case are the riots that occurred on January 8, 2023. They looked eerily like January 6 in the United States — but worse: crowds stormed not only Congress, but also the presidential palace and the Supreme Court itself. But prosecutors say those riots were just the visible edge of something larger — a vast conspiracy to push the military into breaking democracy.

So what happens now? How will the justices rule, and what will it mean for Brazil’s fragile democracy — and its powerful military? Our guest today is Davi Tangerino. He’s a criminal lawyer and a professor at State University of Rio de Janeiro. Tangerino also served on Brazil’s National Council for Criminal and Penitentiary Policy, and helped lead the Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17787671 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 787 full false Can Brazil own its digital destiny? (Preview) Can Brazil own its digital destiny? (Preview) At a time when US President Donald Trump is pressuring Brazil on both trade and military fronts, the country’s digital vulnerabilities have come into focus. The notion of sovereignty now extends beyond borders to the infrastructure, systems and data that underpin the digital world.

How prepared is Brazil to secure its digital sovereignty?

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]]> At a time when US President Donald Trump is pressuring Brazil on both trade and military fronts, the country’s digital vulnerabilities have come into focus. The notion of sovereignty now extends beyond borders to the infrastructure, systems and data that underpin the digital world.

How prepared is Brazil to secure its digital sovereignty?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17736796 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 786 full false The battle for control over Brazil's Congress (Preview) The battle for control over Brazil's Congress (Preview) A political drama has unfolded inside Congress. It started with a show of force: after former President Jair Bolsonaro was placed on house arrest, lawmakers loyal to him occupied both chambers, bringing the legislature to a halt. But beneath the theatrics, something more profound is unraveling — a leadership crisis. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or on The Brazilian Report.

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]]> A political drama has unfolded inside Congress. It started with a show of force: after former President Jair Bolsonaro was placed on house arrest, lawmakers loyal to him occupied both chambers, bringing the legislature to a halt. But beneath the theatrics, something more profound is unraveling — a leadership crisis. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or on The Brazilian Report.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17696753 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 594 full false Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest (Preview) Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest (Preview) In this edition of #InsiderTalks, we’ve invited experts on law, democracy and electoral trends to analyze the trial of Bolsonaro and his allies for an alleged coup plot. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content.

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]]> In this edition of #InsiderTalks, we’ve invited experts on law, democracy and electoral trends to analyze the trial of Bolsonaro and his allies for an alleged coup plot. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17619394 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 492 full false US tariffs: Brazil is negotiating with an “elected autocracy” (Preview) US tariffs: Brazil is negotiating with an “elected autocracy” (Preview) Professor Felipe Campante of Johns Hopkins sees little room for success in negotiations between Brazil and the US, as only the former is following the rule of law. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content. 

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]]> Professor Felipe Campante of Johns Hopkins sees little room for success in negotiations between Brazil and the US, as only the former is following the rule of law. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17553285 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 413 full false Trump declares (trade) war on Brazil (Preview) Trump declares (trade) war on Brazil (Preview) In this episode of Explaining Brazil Plus, we analyzed Donald Trump’s threat of a 50% tariff on Brazil and its possible impacts on the country's economy and politics. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content. 

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]]> In this episode of Explaining Brazil Plus, we analyzed Donald Trump’s threat of a 50% tariff on Brazil and its possible impacts on the country's economy and politics. Subscribe to Explaining Brazil Plus on Apple Podcasts for the full episode or go to The Brazilian Report and subscribe to get all of our content. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17503238 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400 772 full false Social security scandals, Brazil's emissions beef and a papal funeral Social security scandals, Brazil's emissions beef and a papal funeral A major social security scandal causes a government headache. Brazil’s beef sector needs major changes to hit emissions goals. And Lula is off to Rome for the pope’s funeral, but who’s going with him?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17042125 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 714 full false COP 30: are locals ready to shape policies? (Preview) COP 30: are locals ready to shape policies? (Preview) In this Explaining Brazil Plus episode, Lise Tupiassu of the Federal University of Pará gives us her on-the-ground perspective on what should be in the spotlight regarding COP30 in the Amazon

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-17024331 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 285 full false Penal populism, agro jobs and Bolsonaro under the knife Penal populism, agro jobs and Bolsonaro under the knife Rio’s mayor looks to El Salvador for inspiration on public security. Brazil’s agro jobs are less and less done on farms. And Bolsonaro goes under the knife again in a 12-hour surgery.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16998071 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 586 full false Trump’s decline, Embraer’s rise, and Lula in a gun fight Trump’s decline, Embraer’s rise, and Lula in a gun fight Trump and the US become less popular in Brazil. Embraer wades into the aerial arms race. And the pro-gun caucus wants to take firearms away from Lula’s security team

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16955065 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 621 full false Brazil braces for Trump's tariffs (Preview) Brazil braces for Trump's tariffs (Preview) US President Donald Trump promises a significant tariff announcement on April 2. We gathered a team of experts to discuss how the looming threats of tariffs from the Trump administration may affect Brazil and reshape relations between the United States and Brazil — not just in the short-term future but also in the long run. Panelists:

  • Tony Harrington, former US ambassador to Brazil. Founding Principal of Albright Stonebridge. He was previously Chair of the President’s Intelligence Oversight Board and currently serves as Chair of the Wilson Center Brazil Institute. 
  • Kellie Meiman Hock, senior counselor at McLarty Associates and a board member of the Inter-American Dialogue. A former US Foreign Service Officer, she served in Porto Alegre, São Paulo and Recife in Brazil, as well as at the Office of the US Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President as Director for Brazil and the Southern Cone.
  • Welber Barral, founding partner of BMJ, is an expert in international trade and investment with over 30 years of experience. He served as Brazil’s Secretary of Foreign Trade between 2007 and 2011 and has acted as an arbitrator in Mercosur and WTO disputes. He currently advises Fiesp and presides over IBCI, the Brazilian Institute of Foreign Trade.

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]]> US President Donald Trump promises a significant tariff announcement on April 2. We gathered a team of experts to discuss how the looming threats of tariffs from the Trump administration may affect Brazil and reshape relations between the United States and Brazil — not just in the short-term future but also in the long run. Panelists:

  • Tony Harrington, former US ambassador to Brazil. Founding Principal of Albright Stonebridge. He was previously Chair of the President’s Intelligence Oversight Board and currently serves as Chair of the Wilson Center Brazil Institute. 
  • Kellie Meiman Hock, senior counselor at McLarty Associates and a board member of the Inter-American Dialogue. A former US Foreign Service Officer, she served in Porto Alegre, São Paulo and Recife in Brazil, as well as at the Office of the US Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President as Director for Brazil and the Southern Cone.
  • Welber Barral, founding partner of BMJ, is an expert in international trade and investment with over 30 years of experience. He served as Brazil’s Secretary of Foreign Trade between 2007 and 2011 and has acted as an arbitrator in Mercosur and WTO disputes. He currently advises Fiesp and presides over IBCI, the Brazilian Institute of Foreign Trade.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16897134 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 360 full false Bolsonaro charged, egg exports rise, Brazil rethinks defense ties Bolsonaro charged, egg exports rise, Brazil rethinks defense ties The Supreme Court decides that Jair Bolsonaro will face trial over coup-plotting allegations. Brazilian producers are exporting eggs to the bird flu-hit US. And Brazil wants to chart its own course in purchasing defense tech. This episode refers to the newsletters:

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]]> The Supreme Court decides that Jair Bolsonaro will face trial over coup-plotting allegations. Brazilian producers are exporting eggs to the bird flu-hit US. And Brazil wants to chart its own course in purchasing defense tech. This episode refers to the newsletters:

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16872758 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 568 full false Tax exemptions, rate hikes and voluntary exile Tax exemptions, rate hikes and voluntary exile Lula announces major income tax exemptions. The Central Bank hikes interest rates once more. And one of Bolsonaro’s sons flees to the US. This episode refers to the newsletters:

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16831405 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 705 full false Inflation, digital transformation and trade war frustration Inflation, digital transformation and trade war frustration Inflation data shows little in the way of good news for Brazil. The country’s planned digital currency moves through testing phases. And Trump’s metal tariffs kick in — how is Brazil going to respond? This episode refers to the newsletters:

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]]> Inflation data shows little in the way of good news for Brazil. The country’s planned digital currency moves through testing phases. And Trump’s metal tariffs kick in — how is Brazil going to respond? This episode refers to the newsletters:

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16790761 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 582 full false How Brazil can navigate the Trump trade storm (Preview) How Brazil can navigate the Trump trade storm (Preview) We’re launching Explaining Brazil Plus — a premium service bringing you exclusive content every month. As a subscriber, you’ll get access to special episodes and expert interviews, offering deeper insights into Brazil’s biggest stories. Subscriptions are just USD 1.99 a month on Apple Podcasts. But here’s the best part: If you’re already a subscriber to The Brazilian Report, you get it for free!

  • This week: Reporter Isabela Cruz sits down with Rubens Barbosa, Brazil’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom (1994-1999) and the United States (1999-2006), now a business consultant.

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  • This week: Reporter Isabela Cruz sits down with Rubens Barbosa, Brazil’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom (1994-1999) and the United States (1999-2006), now a business consultant.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16774250 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 251 full false Oscar wins, fake coffee and fiscal fiascos Oscar wins, fake coffee and fiscal fiascos Brazil bags its Carnival Oscar glory with “I’m Still Here.” Consumers get rattled as “fake coffee” makes its way onto supermarket shelves. And a court precedent could spell trouble for Big Four auditors in Brazil.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16747502 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 694 full false Carnival, cabinet and crisis Carnival, cabinet and crisis Carnival is here, and it’s big business. Lula pulls the trigger and sacks his health minister. And STEM degrees are becoming less and less common in Brazil.

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]]> Carnival is here, and it’s big business. Lula pulls the trigger and sacks his health minister. And STEM degrees are becoming less and less common in Brazil.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16706593 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 686 full false Bolsonaro indictment, Trump's lawsuit and a shocking shift Bolsonaro indictment, Trump's lawsuit and a shocking shift Bolsonaro faces criminal charges for coup plotting. Trump’s media group is suing a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. And Brazil’s organized crime groups are expanding far beyond the drug trade.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16665353 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 729 full false Steel, drought and neopentecostalism Steel, drought and neopentecostalism How Trump’s steel tariffs are expected to affect Brazil. A year after historic floods, Rio Grande do Sul now suffers from drought. And how Brazil’s evangelical shift is changing national politics.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16618588 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 776 full false Trade wars, health alerts and oil Trade wars, health alerts and oil As Trump's trade threats reshape global commerce, Brazil grapples with a mounting yellow fever outbreak ahead of Carnival. Meanwhile, controversial Amazon oil drilling plans gain momentum under new Senate leadership, testing the country's environmental commitments.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16580730 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 786 full false Brazil's Congress elects new leaders Brazil's Congress elects new leaders Our podcast is back! For our first episode of 2025, we bring you a crucial topic for Brazil’s political landscape: the upcoming elections for the leadership positions in Congress and how they will affect Brazil’s political landscape, the tensions between the Lula administration and the far right, as well as how the new congressional outlook will affect landmark projects such as the tax reform.

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]]> Our podcast is back! For our first episode of 2025, we bring you a crucial topic for Brazil’s political landscape: the upcoming elections for the leadership positions in Congress and how they will affect Brazil’s political landscape, the tensions between the Lula administration and the far right, as well as how the new congressional outlook will affect landmark projects such as the tax reform.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16538108 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 230 full false Delaying the EUDR? Delaying the EUDR? The EU had approved a law demanding that products exported to the bloc would have to prove they are deforestation-free. After much adaptation and preparation, the implementation of that law has been delayed for an extra year, which will benefit Brazilian commodity exporters.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16256776 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1390 full false Lula in a currency chokehold Lula in a currency chokehold The Brazilian real is plummeting, borrowing costs are climbing, and market confidence has been in free fall.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16217641 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2046 full false The tax reform gridlock The tax reform gridlock Many thought the tax reform regulations would clear Congress before the October elections. With just a few weeks left in the 2024 calendar, many wonder if it will pass at all this year.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16181723 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1700 full false Taking stock of the G20 Summit in Rio Taking stock of the G20 Summit in Rio With the G20 Summit and Brazil’s presidency of the group now at an end, we look back at the results of the major international gathering in Rio de Janeiro, and Lula’s date with Xi

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16137650 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 670 full false The Amazon at war - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil The Amazon at war - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil In our book club, journalist Marcos Colón talks about the existential crisis that criminals, multinational companies and also the State have historically imposed to the Amazon

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16097140 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2602 full false How the U.S. election influences Latin America How the U.S. election influences Latin America As the U.S. selects its next leader, the choice will reverberate through Latin America, influencing political and economic landscapes across the region.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16049853 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1280 full false A Brazilian MAGA? A Brazilian MAGA? Jair Bolsonaro is working to reshape Brazil’s Liberal Party into a political vehicle firmly under his influence — much like Donald Trump has redefined the Republican Party in the U.S. as his MAGA party.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-16016852 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2417 full false The Pantanal's jaguars The Pantanal's jaguars A particularly harsh wildfire season in Brazil's Pantanal has caused major impacts on the population of jaguars, the biome's most emblematic species. We speak to a big cat expert to find out more

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15973743 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1914 full false Brazil has a gambling problem Brazil has a gambling problem Seemingly from nowhere, the online sports betting market has swept across Brazil like a tsunami, and the pernicious effects of gambling addiction are already having clear signs on society. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15935247 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1462 full false What to make of Brazil's municipal elections What to make of Brazil's municipal elections Brazilians in almost 5,600 municipalities went to the polls to pick new mayors and city council members. The dispute was settled on Sunday in all but 52 cities. This week, we will discuss what conclusions can be drawn from the results, the key races still in play, and the effects of these local races on national politics.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15893156 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2243 full false Has Lula's star dimmed? Has Lula's star dimmed? For Lula's third term as president, international prominence and influence was set out as a priority — but a Pew survey shows that things are moving in the opposite direction

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15853445 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1832 full false Musk flinches in X standoff Musk flinches in X standoff X has been banned in Brazil for more than three weeks now, with billionaire CEO Elon Musk refusing to comply with Supreme Court demands. He seems to now have backed down, but what of the future of the platform in Brazil?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15811043 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1196 full false Brazil on fire Brazil on fire Smoke-filled skies, wildfires, lack of rain, and scorching heat that have lingered for weeks offer a glimpse of what’s in store for Brazilian cities as climate change takes hold in the coming years.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15771603 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1848 full false The post-Bolsonaro Bolsonaro? The post-Bolsonaro Bolsonaro? Pablo Marçal, a candidate for mayor of São Paulo who has become a hot name within Bolsonarism — despite not being endorsed by Bolsonaro. Marçal defends many of the values espoused by Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters. More importantly, he deploys a social media strategy that seems to be a version of the Bolsonaro campaign on steroids. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15732531 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2198 full false Brazil’s hidden racism: the truth behind the numbers Brazil’s hidden racism: the truth behind the numbers In our book club, economist Alysson Portella discusses the figures that unravel the structures of racial inequality in the country and points out ways to overcome it.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15691927 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1857 full false Cutting the Central Bank's cord? Cutting the Central Bank's cord? Brazil's Central Bank has enjoyed political autonomy since 2021, and Congress is analyzing a bill to make it financially independent, too. But this freedom has not come without controversy



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15616671 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2623 full false X marks the spat X marks the spat After months of feuding between tech mogul Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the billionaire announced the closure of X's Brazil operations

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15618137 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1953 full false 50 years of Brazil-China relations 50 years of Brazil-China relations Over the past five decades, Brazil and China have forged a complex and dynamic partnership, evolving from cautious diplomatic ties to becoming key economic and political allies on the global stage.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15580602 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2065 full false Brazil's Olympic fever Brazil's Olympic fever A look at Brazil's big medal wins, prospects for the final days of the Games, and how Brazilian athletes are funded.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15545172 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2083 full false Venezuela's vexed vote Venezuela's vexed vote Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday, but the opposition and a long list of observers find the announced results difficult to believe. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15508286 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1835 full false Brazilian democracy: stronger than we thought? - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil Brazilian democracy: stronger than we thought? - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil In our book club, professor Carlos Pereira argues that certain institutional features ensured that Bolsonaro's authoritarian initiatives never became a credible threat

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15468279 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2499 full false Can Lula fix his relationship with Congress? Can Lula fix his relationship with Congress? Despite strategic moves to distribute cabinet positions to center and center-right parties, this has not guaranteed Lula a stable coalition. Some in the president's camp are calling for a reset in negotiations with Congress — but is that possible? Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15429272 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1265 full false Gun debate becoming ubiquitous in Brazil's Congress Gun debate becoming ubiquitous in Brazil's Congress Debates about gun rights and regulations are becoming more and more common in 21st century Brazil, and we explore the forces behind the most prominent arguments. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15355899 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2511 full false Markets give Lula a Real reality check Markets give Lula a Real reality check The Brazilian real turns 30 next week. But the currency is reaching the landmark amid an incredible rout, caused by fiscal concerns. Read show notes


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15313031 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2309 full false Global ambitions, domestic neglect? Global ambitions, domestic neglect? Since returning to the Brazilian presidency, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shown something of a preference for foreign policy, potentially to the detriment of domestic politics. He's traveled the world, appearing at almost every international summit that will have him, with the articulated goal of "repositioning" Brazil on the world stage. Read show notes

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]]> Since returning to the Brazilian presidency, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shown something of a preference for foreign policy, potentially to the detriment of domestic politics. He's traveled the world, appearing at almost every international summit that will have him, with the articulated goal of "repositioning" Brazil on the world stage. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15276952 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 967 full false Strike as an environmental risk Strike as an environmental risk Why disgruntled civil servants are a risk to Brazil's environmental goals. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15234415 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1082 full false The Brazilians evangelizing the Middle East - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil The Brazilians evangelizing the Middle East - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil A family left Brazil for Afghanistan in the 2000s, aiming to convert Muslims to Christianity. Adriana Carranca talks to Isabela Cruz about this story and the political dynamics surrounding it, as she explained in her work "Soul By Soul." Watch the full interview on Patreon for free! 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15213091 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2169 full false Privatizing Brazil's beaches? Privatizing Brazil's beaches? A bill pending in the Senate proposes transferring control of coastal land to state governments, municipal authorities, or private interests, raising fear about the future of Brazil's beaches. Read show notes



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15197697 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1102 full false Taxing the tops Taxing the tops Shein, AliExpress, and Shopee have become ubiquitous in Brazil, causing much controversy along the way. Now, a bid from domestic retailers to bump up taxes on these platforms seems to have taken hold. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15157613 Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1161 full false Lula switches on intervention mode Lula switches on intervention mode Swapping out the head of state-controlled oil firm Petrobras, it seems that the Lula government is going full steam on intervention to push through its developmentalist goals. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15116871 Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1109 full false When tragedy becomes a culture war When tragedy becomes a culture war While rainfall continues to ravage Brazil's southernmost state, authorities warn about the plague of disinformation — which they say is hindering rescue operations. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15073536 Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1672 full false Brazil, Britain and the slave trade - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil Brazil, Britain and the slave trade - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil A new series featuring authors talking about Brazil. The Brazilian Report's To Be Read will be a space for conversations about books that translate the country's history and contemporary political life. In its first meeting, "The Brazilian Report's To Be Read" book club will talk to Adriane Sanctis about the slave trade in the Atlantic, based on her work "Seeking Capture, Resisting Seizure." Read show notes


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15051906 Sat, 11 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400 1515 full false The Rio Grande do Sul floods The Rio Grande do Sul floods Brazil's southernmost state is underwater after days of severe heavy rains, with the human and material tolls mounting by the hour. We examine the extent of the crisis in Rio Grande do Sul. Read show notes.



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-15034824 Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1347 full false Lula's farming feuds Lula's farming feuds The relationship between farmers and the Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva administration is by no means a warm one. The government is trying to change that with shedloads of credit



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14987491 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1628 full false Love It or Leave It, Ep. 4: Coup praisers, coup plotters Love It or Leave It, Ep. 4: Coup praisers, coup plotters In the last episode of our special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, we tell the story of how the country dealt with its authoritarian past and recently returned to the brink of a coup d'état. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14969485 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2189 full false Ban the beef bros? Ban the beef bros? Credited with turning JBS into the world's largest meat-packing company, billionaire brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista are now seeking a return to the firm's board of directors after years of legal troubles. An international advocacy group seeks to stop that. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14949301 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 945 full false Lira's latest Lula feud Lira's latest Lula feud House Speaker Arthur Lira and the Lula government's Congress liaison Alexandre Padilha are engaged in a very public disagreement. But what does that mean for the administration going forward? And for Lira's 2025 succession plans? Read show notes.



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]]> House Speaker Arthur Lira and the Lula government's Congress liaison Alexandre Padilha are engaged in a very public disagreement. But what does that mean for the administration going forward? And for Lira's 2025 succession plans? Read show notes.



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14904379 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1449 full false Love it or Leave it, Ep. 3: Cross-border persecution in South America Love it or Leave it, Ep. 3: Cross-border persecution in South America In the third episode of our special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, we fly over South America, dominated by authoritarian rule in the 1960s and 1970s. We tell the story of how Brazil supported coups in the region and how it operated internationally to persecute exiles. While you're at it, we have prepared a special playlist with songs that defined the resistance against the dictatorships in Brazil and the other countries mentioned in this episode. Read show notes.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14884051 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1785 full false Elon Musk has beef in Brazil Elon Musk has beef in Brazil Musk has stated that Brazil is on the verge of becoming an Orwellian dystopia in which one man — Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes — decides what can be said online. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14864162 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1521 full false Love It or Leave It, Ep. 2: Brazilian patriots with an American flag Love It or Leave It, Ep. 2: Brazilian patriots with an American flag In the second episode of the special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, from within to abroad, we are starting our dive into the international connections of the regime, beginning with the U.S. We tell the story of how it participated in the coup, as well as how bilateral relations were conducted from then on. Read show notes.

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]]> In the second episode of the special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, from within to abroad, we are starting our dive into the international connections of the regime, beginning with the U.S. We tell the story of how it participated in the coup, as well as how bilateral relations were conducted from then on. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14841138 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1226 full false Election hopes dashed in Venezuela Election hopes dashed in Venezuela Negotiations with the U.S. and the opposition had led to hopes that Venezuela would hold clean elections in 2024. But the Maduro administration stopping adversaries from competing has put that optimism to rest. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14818203 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1680 full false Love It or Leave It, Ep. 1: The dictatorship at a glance Love It or Leave It, Ep. 1: The dictatorship at a glance In 1964, in the midst of Cold War tensions, Brazil's President João Goulart was overthrown under pressure from both civil society and the Armed Forces, leading to 21 years of authoritarian rule in Brazil. In this episode, we'll explore the Brazilian military dictatorship in its social, economic, and institutional aspects. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14798811 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1213 full false How Brazil's far-right operates How Brazil's far-right operates A new report maps and details the activities and ideologies of more than 20 far-right extremist groups operating in Brazil. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14773993 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1971 full false Lula's approval red flags Lula's approval red flags President Lula's approval ratings have fallen sharply in recent months. We asked a senior Brazil analyst whether it is already time for him to hit the panic button. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14729903 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2553 full false Far-right committees in Congress Far-right committees in Congress Radical far-right politicians were chosen to be the heads of some of the most important standing committees in Brazil's House, showing some frailties in the Lula government's position in Congress. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14683511 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 710 full false Why you should care about Brazil's Cerrado Why you should care about Brazil's Cerrado The Cerrado has a strategic significance beyond Brazil: no other biome has such a key role to play in furthering food security while continuing to protect such rich biodiversity. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14638965 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1843 full false After rally, is Bolsonaro stronger or more in trouble? After rally, is Bolsonaro stronger or more in trouble? Jair Bolsonaro got thousands of supporters on the streets of São Paulo. But the rally, although big in size, was no game-changer for him. Euan Marshall, Isabela Cruz, and Cedê Silva explain why. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14593101 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1242 full false Why Lula compared Israel to the Nazis Why Lula compared Israel to the Nazis Brazil's president created a diplomatic uproar for his latest comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict, but why would Lula take such a strong anti-Israel stance? Read show notes.



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14546754 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1854 full false Is Brazilian agro in crisis? Is Brazilian agro in crisis?  More farmers in Mato Grosso are filing for bankruptcy; climate conditions are set to reduce crop yields this year … But is the Brazilian agro sector really facing a crisis? Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14458346 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 746 full false Lula faces big fights in Congress Lula faces big fights in Congress The 2024 congressional year has plenty of pitfalls in store for President Lula and his administration. We explain what to look out for over the coming 12 months. Read show notes.



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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14413645 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1325 full false Major developments in Marielle murder? Major developments in Marielle murder? Charged with carrying out the 2018 murder of city councilor Marielle Franco, ex-cop Ronnie Lessa has taken a plea deal. And press reports say the gunman has given up the name of the man in charge of ordering the assassination. Read show notes.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14368491 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 953 full false How algorithms can be racist How algorithms can be racist Facial recognition tools, using AI-powered algorithms, have been used extensively in Brazilian law enforcement. But there is heated debate on whether these algorithms carry racist bias and propagate existing inequalities. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14326425 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1825 full false A year after Jan. 8, polarization shows signs of no abating A year after Jan. 8, polarization shows signs of no abating The January 8 riots were proof of how polarized Brazilian society was. One year later, it might be even more polarized — so two experts believe. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14285299 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1954 full false Santa brings Lula a tax reform Santa brings Lula a tax reform In the last podcast of 2023, we analyze the tax reform approved by Congress. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14180150 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1510 full false Brazil and the G20 Brazil and the G20 Brazil pledged to launch a global alliance against hunger during the year it will hold the G20 presidency. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14140774 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1548 full false War coming to South America? War coming to South America? In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro seems hell-bent on annexing a large (and oil-rich) part of Guyana. Brazil has mobilized armored vehicles to its northern border. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14100279 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 778 full false A highly political Supreme Court pick A highly political Supreme Court pick Lula's choice of Justice Minister Flávio Dino to sit on the Supreme Court has attracted criticism from both sides of the aisle. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14056180 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1212 full false Argentina's leap into the unknown Argentina's leap into the unknown With Argentina now undergoing the transition toward a Milei government, many questions remain about what to expect from the controversial rookie administration. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-14014614 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2749 full false Hezbollah in Brazil? Hezbollah in Brazil? The Federal Police have arrested three men suspected of links to Hezbollah. They would be recruiting Brazilians to carry out extremist acts in the country. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13973141 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 790 full false Why São Paulo was left without power Why São Paulo was left without power São Paulo faced a massive power outage in recent days. The shortcomings of a private electricity provider rekindled debates about the privatization of public services. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13933435 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1125 full false Curb your tax reform enthusiasm Curb your tax reform enthusiasm The Senate finally has a draft tax reform, but it includes several changes to the version approved by the House in July and creates even more exceptions to benefit specific sectors. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13888367 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1243 full false The Milei risk for Brazil The Milei risk for Brazil If Javier Milei were to win the presidential race in Argentina, his government is bound to be anything but business as usual for Brazil. Marina Pera, the Southern Cone political risk analyst at Control Risks, explains why. Show notes.

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]]> If Javier Milei were to win the presidential race in Argentina, his government is bound to be anything but business as usual for Brazil. Marina Pera, the Southern Cone political risk analyst at Control Risks, explains why. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13844264 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1668 full false The end of the January 8 hearings The end of the January 8 hearings Congress decided to investigate the January 8 riots in Brasília. The investigation promised to identify those who ransacked government buildings, as well as the people who incited and financed these actions — but it is ending in a damp squib. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13802246 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1903 full false Brazil's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict Brazil's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict The latest intensification of violence between Israel and Palestine poses a threat to Brazil's diplomats, as the country is temporarily heading the UN Security Council. We look at Brazil's Middle East track record. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13757649 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1497 full false Milei knocking on the neighbor's door Milei knocking on the neighbor's door After the primary win of Javier Milei, Argentina's final presidential elections are coming into view — and the madcap libertarian economist is still the clear favorite. We look at what to expect from the vote over the border in Argentina. Show notes.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13715519 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2282 full false Amazon faces risk of worst-ever drought Amazon faces risk of worst-ever drought In the largest Amazon state, officials expect all but one municipality to declare a full state of emergency in the coming weeks. With rivers drying up, the region risks ending up isolated. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13672744 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1012 full false Lula's return to the UN General Assembly Lula's return to the UN General Assembly While Jair Bolsonaro's UN speeches were aimed at a domestic audience, Lula brought his foreign policy agenda to the stage.  Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13625554 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1645 full false Pinochet's Brazil Pinochet's Brazil On September 11, Chile remembered the 50-year anniversary of the military coup that ushered in nearly three decades of authoritarian rule under Gen. Pinochet. We look at the role of Brazilian agents in helping unseat the socialist President Salvador Allende. Show notes.


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]]> On September 11, Chile remembered the 50-year anniversary of the military coup that ushered in nearly three decades of authoritarian rule under Gen. Pinochet. We look at the role of Brazilian agents in helping unseat the socialist President Salvador Allende. Show notes.


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13584371 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2697 full false Bolsonaristas say "stay at home" Bolsonaristas say "stay at home" Bolsonaro's supporters are calling for their own #StayAtHome campaign for this year's September 7 Independence Day celebrations. Euan Marshall and Amanda Audi explain how the holiday took on new significance in recent years and the motives behind the Bolsonarista boycott. Show notes.

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]]> Bolsonaro's supporters are calling for their own #StayAtHome campaign for this year's September 7 Independence Day celebrations. Euan Marshall and Amanda Audi explain how the holiday took on new significance in recent years and the motives behind the Bolsonarista boycott. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13541078 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 913 full false Erasing indigenous land claims Erasing indigenous land claims Brazil's Supreme Court and Congress are separately debating a legal argument that could render indigenous land claims completely unfeasible. Editor Euan Marshall speaks to Adriana Ramos from NGO Socioambiental to find out what's at stake. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13496466 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1253 full false Time to add more BRICS? Time to add more BRICS? This week's BRICS summit in Johannesburg could see the bloc expand for the first time since South Africa's membership in 2010. How might that affect Brazil's role? How powerful might the BRICS become? Euan Marshall and Cedê Silva break down the latest. Show notes.

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]]> This week's BRICS summit in Johannesburg could see the bloc expand for the first time since South Africa's membership in 2010. How might that affect Brazil's role? How powerful might the BRICS become? Euan Marshall and Cedê Silva break down the latest. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13456852 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1293 full false Amazon oil drilling overlooks mangroves Amazon oil drilling overlooks mangroves The government and Petrobras want to drill near the Amazon estuary. But an unprecedented discovery shows the area is still largely unstudied. Show notes.

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]]> The government and Petrobras want to drill near the Amazon estuary. But an unprecedented discovery shows the area is still largely unstudied. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13416205 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1365 full false Brazilian separatism? Brazilian separatism? Separatist tensions in Brazil more often than not come from fringe and ridiculed groups, but comments by a prominent right-wing politician have brought this discussion back to the fore, albeit in sensational terms. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13376808 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1620 brazil, separatism, brazilian separatism, brazilian regions, north of brazil, south of brazil, conservatism, dog whistle, getulio vargas, brazilian states, history of brazil full false Will justice be served for Mariana? Will justice be served for Mariana? Almost eight years ago, Brazil suffered its biggest environmental disaster in history, when the Fundão dam in Mariana burst and spilled an untold torrent of toxic sludge into the Rio Doce. Now, a gigantic class-action suit in England seeks proper reparations. Show notes.

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]]> Almost eight years ago, Brazil suffered its biggest environmental disaster in history, when the Fundão dam in Mariana burst and spilled an untold torrent of toxic sludge into the Rio Doce. Now, a gigantic class-action suit in England seeks proper reparations. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13336439 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1104 mariana, environment, justice, law, class action, united kingdom, disaster, tragedy full false Bonus Episode: Brazil's shot at World Cup glory Bonus Episode: Brazil's shot at World Cup glory We speak with Ivi Casagrande, head of performance at Brazil's national women's football team, in an exclusive interview straight from Australia, where she discusses Brazil's World Cup chances, Marta's last dance, and the history of the women's game in Brazil. Show notes.

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]]> We speak with Ivi Casagrande, head of performance at Brazil's national women's football team, in an exclusive interview straight from Australia, where she discusses Brazil's World Cup chances, Marta's last dance, and the history of the women's game in Brazil. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13311566 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1590 full false A city swallowed by the ground A city swallowed by the ground Petrochemical giant Braskem announced that it has reached a settlement with the city of Maceió to pay compensation for the destruction of entire neighborhoods, caused by abusive salt mining by the company. Show notes.

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]]> Petrochemical giant Braskem announced that it has reached a settlement with the city of Maceió to pay compensation for the destruction of entire neighborhoods, caused by abusive salt mining by the company. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13292095 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1036 mining, petrochemical, disaster, maceió, caribbean full false Threads of concern? Threads of concern? Meta's new social media Threads is already one of Brazil's most downloaded apps. But privacy experts in Brazil are concerned that the new network is less than compliant with the country's data protection laws. Show notes.

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]]> Meta's new social media Threads is already one of Brazil's most downloaded apps. But privacy experts in Brazil are concerned that the new network is less than compliant with the country's data protection laws. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13249280 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1498 meta, facebook, threads, social media, data protection, privacy, regulation, zuckerberg full false Better equipped to fight corruption? Better equipped to fight corruption? Corruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office. Show notes.

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]]> Corruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13208330 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1765 corruption, car wash, latin america, brazil, risk, control risks, police, investigation full false Bolsonaro banned for good? Bolsonaro banned for good? The Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period. Show notes.

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]]> The Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13164609 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1211 bolsonaro, elections, justice, supreme court, democracy full false The Central Bank's Jekyll & Hyde moment The Central Bank's Jekyll & Hyde moment Less than a week after issuing a hawkish statement on its latest policy decision, the Central Bank changed its tone, and made markets anticipate imminent interest rate cuts. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13123917 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2443 interests, central bank, monetary policy, inflation, economy full false Do-or-die moment for Mercosur and the EU? Do-or-die moment for Mercosur and the EU? The EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. Show notes.

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]]> The EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13081793 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1595 mercosur, eu, trade, europe, south america, lula full false How YouTube helped pollute Brazil's public discourse How YouTube helped pollute Brazil's public discourse YouTube’s recommendation algorithm might have been a key weapon for the far-right to firehose public discourse with disinformation. Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-13035300 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1944 youtube, social media, political polarization, bolsonaro, election full false The legacy of June 2013 The legacy of June 2013 Ten years after Brazil's June 2013 protests, we look back and analyze what they meant, where they came from, and what legacy they have left us. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12994973 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2207 protests, politics, violence, police brutality, brazil, democracy, bolsonaro full false Lula not so green after all? Lula not so green after all? For foreign observers, Lula's environmental promises were among the most important facets of his campaign. And less than six months in, there are fears that many of these pledges may have been empty words. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12953142 Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2249 environment, amazon, deforestation, lula, bolsonaro, democracy, election full false Brazil and effective multilateralism Brazil and effective multilateralism Wars, pandemics, and global inequalities show that countries need to work together in order to thrive. We explore how to achieve effective multilateralism, and where Brazil fits into the global equation. Show notes.

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]]> Wars, pandemics, and global inequalities show that countries need to work together in order to thrive. We explore how to achieve effective multilateralism, and where Brazil fits into the global equation. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12909165 Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1860 united nations, un, challenges, lula, diplomacy full false Petrobras ends pricing parity policy Petrobras ends pricing parity policy Since mid-2016, Petrobras had pegged fuel prices in refineries to international fluctuations. That policy is gone four and a half months into the Lula administration. Show notes.

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]]> Since mid-2016, Petrobras had pegged fuel prices in refineries to international fluctuations. That policy is gone four and a half months into the Lula administration. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12864927 Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1402 petrobras, oil, oil and gas, fuel prices, fuel, lula, brazil, truckers, inflation full false Why the world should pay attention to Brazil's 'Fake News Bill' Why the world should pay attention to Brazil's 'Fake News Bill' As the world debates social media regulation, Brazil's Congress and Supreme Court are tackling the issue as we speak. We discuss why the world should be paying notice. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12822225 Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1994 fake news, congress, social media, regulation, section 230, internet, private data full false Web Summit Rio special Web Summit Rio special This week, The Brazilian Report has been on the ground at Web Summit Rio, one of the world's biggest tech events, being held outside of Europe for the first time. Over four days of panels, lectures, and events, Web Summit Rio has its full capacity, attracting more than 21,000 attendees from 91 countries. Show notes.

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]]> This week, The Brazilian Report has been on the ground at Web Summit Rio, one of the world's biggest tech events, being held outside of Europe for the first time. Over four days of panels, lectures, and events, Web Summit Rio has its full capacity, attracting more than 21,000 attendees from 91 countries. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12785388 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1540 web summit, startups, innovation, rio de janeiro 242 full false Explosive January 8 hearings about to begin Explosive January 8 hearings about to begin Congressional inquiries make up for their limited powers with their very public nature, being more suited to political point-scoring than real accountability. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12726416 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1386 january 6, riots, congress, violence, bolsonaro, lula, government, brazil, democracy full false Lula's new world order Lula's new world order Brazilian allies saw Lula as a man who would recover Brazil's international clout. Three months, several statements, and a visit to China later, they may no longer be so sure. Show notes.

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]]> Brazilian allies saw Lula as a man who would recover Brazil's international clout. Three months, several statements, and a visit to China later, they may no longer be so sure. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12681512 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1743 lula, ukraine, russia, war, diplomacy, usa, europe, peace, china, diplomacy, geopolitics, full false 100-day summary 100-day summary The Brazilian Report and the Wilson Center's Brazil Institute hosted an event to discuss Lula's first 100 days in office. What can we make of the start of the new government? Read our special report on the government's first achievements and challenges.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12636384 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 7050 lula, 100 days, brazil, government, democracy full false Bolsonaro trial nears verdict Bolsonaro trial nears verdict This week, Brazil's top electoral court reaches the final stage of a trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of abusing his political power to sow disinformation in the voting system. If convicted, he will lose his political rights. Show notes.

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]]> This week, Brazil's top electoral court reaches the final stage of a trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of abusing his political power to sow disinformation in the voting system. If convicted, he will lose his political rights. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12592666 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1726 trump, bolsonaro, democracy, crime, punishment, justice full false Congressional cold war Congressional cold war The heads of the House and Senate are locked in a cold war over how Congress should appraise provisional decrees submitted by the federal government. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12540721 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1334 house, senate, congress, democracy, lula, 100 days, brazil full false A new fiscal anchor to navigate the storm A new fiscal anchor to navigate the storm Markets are patiently waiting to hear the Lula government's proposal for a new fiscal anchor to replace Brazil's lame-duck spending cap. We discuss what the plan may look like and how it would be received. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12492569 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2239 market, crisis, banking, economy, brazil, lula, government, investing, investors full false Marielle Franco, 5 years and many unanswered questions Marielle Franco, 5 years and many unanswered questions We still don't know who ordered the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro Councilwoman Marielle Franco. Now, it seems the federal government wants to solve the case once and for all. Show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12445186 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 928 marielle, marielle franco, brazil, politics, assassination, murder full false A data breach as big as they come A data breach as big as they come Andrade Gutierrez, a major Brazilian construction conglomerate operating in 11 countries, has suffered a massive security breach. And we have all the details. Read the full report by Amanda Audi here.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12398878 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500 864 data breach, cybersecurity, construction, business, data protection, regulation, hacker, wired, brazil, andrade gutierrez full false Can Brazil tame social media? Can Brazil tame social media? Following the January 8 Brasília riots, the Lula administration on Wednesday created a working group to present strategies and policy solutions to fight extremist acts and hate speech online. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12352643 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 2344 social media, hate speech, misinformation, facebook, twitter, bolsonaro, lula, brazil, regulation full false Lula ❤️ Biden Lula ❤️ Biden The meeting between Lula and Joe Biden laid bare the points on which the two leaders share common goals, such as the environment and the fight against the far-right … and also those on which they disagree. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12258647 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2186 far-right, radicals, capitol, democracy, lula, biden, brazil, usa, united states, president, diplomacy, latin america full false Hacking Brazil's chief electoral justice Hacking Brazil's chief electoral justice Our team revealed that the man who broke into the Telegram accounts of federal prosecutors working in Operation Car Wash also tried to hack his way into obtaining personal data from Alexandre de Moraes, head of Brazil's electoral court. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Our team revealed that the man who broke into the Telegram accounts of federal prosecutors working in Operation Car Wash also tried to hack his way into obtaining personal data from Alexandre de Moraes, head of Brazil's electoral court. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12209827 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 784 hacker, cybersecurity, coup, democracy, justice, alexandre de moraes, zambelli, telegram full false A pivotal moment for Congress A pivotal moment for Congress Brazil's House and Senate choose their new leaders today. But don't expect the levels of drama of the election in the U.S. House of Representatives, where 15 rounds of voting were necessary for Kevin McCarthy to win the speakership.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12162255 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1408 full false The Yanomami genocide The Yanomami genocide The Brazilian government has called the humanitarian catastrophe in the northern Yanomami indigenous land a "genocide." Read show notes.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12116280 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1715 yanomami, indigenous, genocide, human rights, hunger, death, amazon, bolsonaro full false Brazil and China's twin crises Brazil and China's twin crises The Chinese economy has posted one of its worst economic performances in 50 years. Meanwhile, its population has shrunk for the first time since the Great Leap Forward. For Brazil, which depends on sales to China, that doesn't bode well in the long term.

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]]> The Chinese economy has posted one of its worst economic performances in 50 years. Meanwhile, its population has shrunk for the first time since the Great Leap Forward. For Brazil, which depends on sales to China, that doesn't bode well in the long term.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12068469 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2370 china, zero-covid, population, commodities, brazil, exports, trade, lula, bolsonaro, xi jinping full false The Brazilian capital riots The Brazilian capital riots So much for a "honeymoon period." One week into his term, Lula, Brazil's new president, has to deal with a massive national security threat and a full-blown attack on democracy and its symbols. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-12020552 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1622 capitol riots, violence, riots, brasília, bolsonaro, far-right, bannon, brazil, lula full false A Brazilian reset A Brazilian reset During his inaugural speech, Lula painted a scorched-earth picture of the government he takes over from, repeatedly using words such as destruction, disorganization, dilapidation, and ruin to describe the legacy he inherits. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11976697 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1541 lula, president, bolsonaro, brazil full false Pelé, the Brazilian king of the world Pelé, the Brazilian king of the world Pelé — the greatest player in the history of football — was admitted to hospital last week. We remember how he became the "King" of the world's most popular sport.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11829482 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1346 football, world cup, brazilian national team, brazil, seleção, pelé, neymar, health, cancer full false A rigged social ladder A rigged social ladder A recent study by Brazilian researchers shows that the social ladder offers little mobility in Brazil. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11787935 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1477 inequality, poverty, development, un, brazil, latin america, research full false Can the World Cup halt putschist protests? Can the World Cup halt putschist protests? Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro have continuously staged anti-democratic protests. The World Cup will be the ultimate test of these demonstrations' endurance. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11749469 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1920 democracy, protests, world cup, football, fifa, qatar, neymar, messi, trophy, soccer full false Bolsonaro's climate legacy Bolsonaro's climate legacy Foreign observers were following the Brazilian presidential election due to climate worries. Jair Bolsonaro lost — what climate legacy will he leave behind?

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]]> Foreign observers were following the Brazilian presidential election due to climate worries. Jair Bolsonaro lost — what climate legacy will he leave behind?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11661339 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1397 cop27, environment, climate, climate change, bolsonaro, amazon, rainforest, lula, brazil, deforestation full false Has Bolsonaro accepted the election results? Has Bolsonaro accepted the election results? Almost 48 hours after losing the presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro broke his silence. But he stopped short of explicitly conceding to Lula.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> Almost 48 hours after losing the presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro broke his silence. But he stopped short of explicitly conceding to Lula.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11616070 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1321 lula, brazil, bolsonaro, election, democracy, latin america, protests, coup, truckers full false The last days before Brazil's presidential runoff The last days before Brazil's presidential runoff With only days to go until the runoff election, President Bolsonaro has gone to great lengths to suggest electoral authorities are pushing the needle in favor of his opponent, Lula. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11572477 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1248 With only days to go until the runoff election, President Bolsonaro has gone to great lengths to suggest electoral authorities are pushing the needle in favor of his opponent, Lula. full false Five years of The Brazilian Report Five years of The Brazilian Report It's been exactly five years since The Brazilian Report went on air! Editor Euan Marshall sits down with editor-in-chief Gustavo Ribeiro and CEO Laura Quirin to hear the full story. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11528701 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2129 journalism, entrepreneurship, brazil, latin america, freedom of speech, brazilian, report full false Demons, Freemasons, and cannibalism Demons, Freemasons, and cannibalism Brazilian candidates have been in a race for endorsements from regional political leaders. Still, social media misinformation campaigns could turn Baphomet, a deity in various occult traditions, into 2022's biggest kingmaker. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11485298 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1945 fake news, holy war, religion, evangelicals, brazil, bolsonaro, lula, election, democracy, social media full false Brazil's election stunner Brazil's election stunner Jair Bolsonaro outperformed his polling numbers, proving he put the far-right in the Brazilian political mainstream. Brazil's presidential runoff may be the tightest ever.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11442214 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1208 elections, candidates, brazil election, bolsonaro, lula, democracy, coup, armed forces, polls full false The election is here The election is here We've reached the home stretch of the Brazilian 2022 election. On Sunday, October 2, Brazilians will hit the polls. Here's what you should keep an eye out for.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11399233 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1657 elections, candidates, brazil election, bolsonaro, lula, democracy, coup, armed forces full false What if Bolsonaro really tries to stage a coup? What if Bolsonaro really tries to stage a coup? President Bolsonaro has hinted that he could try to stage a coup if he loses the upcoming election. If he really pulls that trigger, then what? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11358366 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2316 democracy, politics, bolsonaro, congress, inequality, latin america, americas, economist, poverty, constitution, brazil, military, dictatorship full false The broad front gets broader The broad front gets broader Former Environment Minister Marina Silva, who until recently was highly critical of Lula and his Workers' Party, has just endorsed the former president. For her, democrats' main goal should be unseating Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11317071 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1257 environment, amazon, deforestation, lula, bolsonaro, democracy, election full false LIVE: Bolsonaro pushes Brazilian democracy to its limits LIVE: Bolsonaro pushes Brazilian democracy to its limits Just a month shy of the elections, pro-Bolsonaro protesters will hit the streets on Independence Day to show their support for the current president. But could this September 7 impact the results at the ballot box? In a special live taking place in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, our very own Gustavo Ribeiro and Euan Marshall will discuss the demos and their significance with Beatriz Rey, SNF Agora fellow and columnist at The Brazilian Report. Special live appearances by Cedê Silva, in Brasília, and Constance Malleret, from Rio de Janeiro.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11280028 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400 3744 full false 1822, Ep. 4: Pomp under circumstance 1822, Ep. 4: Pomp under circumstance SPECIAL SERIES: In this fourth and final episode, we shed light on the multiple "Independence Days" across Brazil, each with its own significance. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11268215 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1214 independence, brazil, dom pedro, 200 years, bicentennial, latin america, portugal, history full false 1822, Ep. 3: The pacifist myth 1822, Ep. 3: The pacifist myth SPECIAL SERIES: In the third episode of our series, we look at Brazil's wars of independence, showing that constituting this new country was not as bloodless as many believe. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11261834 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 905 independence, brazil, dom pedro, 200 years, bicentennial, latin america, portugal, history full false 1822, Ep. 2: Independence or Death 1822, Ep. 2: Independence or Death SPECIAL SERIES: In this second episode, we look at the real story of what happened on September 7 — not the one taught in school textbooks. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11255348 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1074 independence, brazil, dom pedro, 200 years, bicentennial, latin america, portugal, history full false 1822, Ep. 1: And Brazil was no longer a colony 1822, Ep. 1: And Brazil was no longer a colony SPECIAL SERIES: In this special mini-series, we walk you through the eccentricities and myths of this period, its legacies in the country 200 years later, and how Brazil became Brazil. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11253394 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 925 independence, brazil, dom pedro, 200 years, bicentennial, latin america, portugal, history full false Do presidential debates still matter? Do presidential debates still matter? The much-anticipated confrontation between Lula and Jair Bolsonaro ended up being underwhelming. But besides that, have we really learned anything from Sunday's debate? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11236146 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1680 debate, presidential debate, brazil, elections, lula, bolsonaro, democracy full false Has the internet killed TV and radio political ads? Has the internet killed TV and radio political ads? The election four years ago led many to believe that TV and radio ads had become a thing of the past. But have they? This week we will talk about TV and radio ads, then and now. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11195600 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1714 politics, lula, bolsonaro, moro, doria, election, brazil, full false Deflation for whom? Deflation for whom? Brazil registered 0.68-percent deflation in July, suggesting that prices are easing. But a look beneath the headline numbers makes for some sobering findings. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11151597 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1177 inflation, gas, deflation, oil, prices, bolsonaro, election, central bank, interest rates, monetary policy, economy, recovery, recession, petrobras, monopoly full false Pro-democracy pushback Pro-democracy pushback As President Jair Bolsonaro's anti-democratic antics grow in volume, banks and tycoons become vocal in their defense of democracy. A coup, after all, is bad for business. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11113024 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1319 democracy, business, banks, banking, coup, bolsonaro, far-right, capitol riots, september 7, independence, protests full false The state of monkeypox in Brazil The state of monkeypox in Brazil Brazil has over 1,300 confirmed cases of monkeypox. With the exception of Peru’s 275 confirmed cases, no other Latin American countries have hit the 100-case mark, making Brazil the region's monkeypox hotspot. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11074257 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1333 monkeypox, outbreak, health, who, brazil, pandemic full false Electoral gears start to heat up Electoral gears start to heat up The main candidacies in Brazil's presidential election in October have been made official by their parties. We discuss what that changes in the race. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-11034184 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1331 elections, candidates, brazil election, bolsonaro, lula, democracy, coup, armed forces full false Anitta enters the presidential race Anitta enters the presidential race Arguably Brazil's biggest pop star of the moment, singer Anitta has endorsed former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — and is even giving him campaign advice.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10991874 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1847 pop, anitta, singer, hits, met gala, lula, election, bolsonaro, harry potter, voldemort, politics, endorsements full false Fears of political violence grow Fears of political violence grow The murder of a Workers' Party official spells a bad omen for Brazil's upcoming general election. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10954622 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1339 politics, lula, bolsonaro, violence, murder full false Bolsonaro is throwing money at his problems Bolsonaro is throwing money at his problems The Brazilian president wants to sidestep election laws to jack up spending ahead of the election. Columnist Beatriz Rey warns of the risks of giving him such powers.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10913579 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1493 brazil, bolsonaro, elections, public spending, inflation, congress full false A second swing at Bolsonaro A second swing at Bolsonaro The opposition failed to remove Bolsonaro from office with last year's Covid hearings. They want a new congressional investigation to hurt him at the ballot box. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10876123 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1263 congress, investigation, bolsonaro, education ministry, milton ribeiro, opposition, elections full false The president v. Petrobras The president v. Petrobras While the price of gas isn't exactly the best metric to understand the economy at large, the ubiquity of fuel and its direct impact on people's monthly budgets make it an easy shorthand for the broader economic scenario — especially when prices are going up. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10836292 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1234 petrobras, gas prices, fuels, inflation, oil, oil and gas, brazil, bolsonaro, inflation full false Where are Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira? Where are Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira? It has been 11 days since journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were reported missing. The police are yet to find the two. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10797755 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2131 indigenous, dom phillips, bruno pereira, funai, amazon, bolsonaro, environment, violence, crime full false Is the Monroe doctrine dead? Is the Monroe doctrine dead? A deflated Summit of the Americas won't bring many noteworthy resolutions, though it will be interesting to see what transpires from a bilateral meeting between Presidents Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil and Joe Biden of the U.S. Read show notes. — 


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10758644 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1882 diplomacy, biden, summit of the americas, trade, americas, soft power, diplomacy full false Hunger haunts Brazil again Hunger haunts Brazil again Brazil thought the economic growth of the 2000s had rid the country of hunger. But this ghost of the past has returned to haunt the country. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10718628 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 868 poverty, inequality, special, report, hunger, food crisis, ukraine, pandemic full false Who will face off against Petro in Colombia? Who will face off against Petro in Colombia? The final spot in the presidential runoff in Colombia remains up for grabs. The dispute between populist Rodolfo Hernández and establishment conservative Fico Gutiérrez will be decided by a razor-thin margin. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10679915 Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2224 colombia, gustavo petro, rodolfo hernandez, fico gutierrez, elections, democracy, violence, crime, narco, drugs, crime, south america full false China raises red flags in Brazil 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.  Read show notes. —


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10638763 Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1526 bolsonaro, economy, election, china, xi jinping, lockdown, shanghai, covid, gdp, growth full false Lula launches lunge for legacy 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.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10598435 Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2838 lula, bolsonaro, time, ukraine, inflation, economy, election, democracy, coup, brazil, latin america, campaign, election full false Warning Biden Warning Biden A group of researchers from the U.S.-based Washington Brazil Office believes the threat of democratic rupture in Brazil is very real, and they want Joe Biden to react.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10556006 Wed, 04 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1656 biden, democracy, capitol, riots, bolsonaro, coup, armed forces full false Bolsonaro rattles institutions. Could they break? 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10513015 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1374 supreme court, justice, bolsonaro, far-right, democracy, crisis, institutions, legitimacy, elections, daniel silveira, armed forces, army full false Jair calls time on the pandemic 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.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10472001 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1039 bolsonaro, covid, pandemic, elections, vaccines, who, shanghai, lockdown full false Why Venezuela will lead the world in growth 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.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10430057 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1686 crisis, economy, venezuela, refugee crisis, migration, humanitarian crisis, nicolas maduro, socialism full false Brazilian 'third way' crashes and burns 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.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10394489 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1448 politics, lula, bolsonaro, moro, doria, election, brazil, full false Petrobras merry-go-round spins again 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10345956 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1371 oil prices, inflation, elections, bolsonaro, democracy, brazil, petrobras full false What the (brief) Telegram ban means in Brazil What the (brief) Telegram ban means in Brazil It was more than a ban of the messaging app, courts wanted to draw a red line in the sand, which Telegram should not cross. But how Brazil will handle the app going forward remains murky — both legally and politically.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10303027 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1728 full false Gas prices put Bolsonaro in a bind Gas prices put Bolsonaro in a bind The ghost of inflation continues to haunt President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running out of ways to hold prices down. Read show notes. — 


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10260197 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1284 inflation, gas, oil, prices, bolsonaro, election, central bank, interest rates, monetary policy, economy, recovery, recession, petrobras, monopoly full false Brazil depends on Russia's fertilizer faucet Brazil depends on Russia's fertilizer faucet President Bolsonaro declared Brazil would be "neutral" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, mentioning a crucial facet of the war for Brazilian interests: fertilizers.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10217367 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1001 russia, ukraine, war, conflict, inflation, food, prices, oil, fertilizers, environment full false What happens when the police go on strike What happens when the police go on strike Officers in the state of Minas Gerais have called a strike. How this crisis unfolds will send a message to other law enforcement agencies around the country. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10128887 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1502 police, violence, strike, protest, wages, inflation, minas gerais, brazil, bolsonaro, democracy full false How dreamy is Lula's dream team? How dreamy is Lula's dream team? Leading all the polls, Brazilian center-left icon Lula is seeking a blockbuster alliance with a bonafide conservative. But the move is far from a guaranteed success.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10085051 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1722 lula, bolsonaro, election, congress, politics full false Brazil's Telegram problem Brazil's Telegram problem Messaging app Telegram has been a thorn in the side of Brazil's electoral courts. But authorities are struggling to come up with ways to curb misinformation. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-10042153 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1376 telegram, whatsapp, social media, fakw news, misinformation, election, bolsonaro full false Brazil's risk of imported inflation Brazil's risk of imported inflation A Russian invasion of Ukraine or prolonged tensions between Moscow and the West could disrupt agricultural production and push inflation even further up.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9997474 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1495 russia, ukraine, diplomacy, commodities, inflation, risks, economy, war, conflict, border, brazil, bolsonaro, oil prices full false Between Moscow and Washington Between Moscow and Washington Washington has tried to get Brazil to condemn "Russia aggression" in Ukraine. But Bolsonaro has his reasons to keep a safe distance from the current geopolitical crisis.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9953317 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1012 ukraine, russia, crisis, war, invasion, geopolitics, europe, west, bolsonaro, brazil, diplomacy, trade full false Bad Neighbor policy Bad Neighbor policy President Jair Bolsonaro's demeanor has made Brazil's South American neighbors hit the pause button on multilateral initiatives. That could have terrible consequences for the region. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9912343 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1345 diplomacy, relations, trade, south america, latin america, bolsonaro, super powers full false Bolsonaro picks a dangerous fight Bolsonaro picks a dangerous fight Federal civil servants threaten to go on strike next week, which could cause a government shutdown just months from the presidential election. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9873237 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1661 inflation, public spending, budget, brazil, bolsonaro, elections, strike, protests full false Teaser: What to expect from 2022 Brazil Teaser: What to expect from 2022 Brazil As 2021 draws to a close, our newsroom is about to launch a new report laying out the main trends for Brazil’s economy, politics, and the environment in the year to come. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9684777 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 289 report, brazil, 2022, elections, bolsonaro, lula, recession, interests full false A new home for Bolsonaro A new home for Bolsonaro After much comings and goings, Bolsonaro has found a new party, in an arrangement that will help shape Brazil's political landscape for 2022 and beyond. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9643701 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1184 politics, bolsonaro, far-right, extreme, party, congress, elections, corruption full false Brazil's vaccination success Brazil's vaccination success This time last year, Brazilian citizens were unsure if they would ever get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Now, the country has immunized 80 percent of its adult population. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9606500 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1165 vaccines, vaccination, covid, pandemic, surge, fourth wave, anti-vax, brazil, bolsonaro full false Argentina's far-right lion Argentina's far-right lion Javier Milei is a vaccine skeptic, climate change denier, libertarian economist … and now, one of the biggest political stars in Argentinian politics. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9564200 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1664 milei, politics, far-right, argentina, latin america, politics, elections full false No longer a climate outlaw? No longer a climate outlaw? Brazil showed up in the west of Scotland ready to listen and compromise with the international community. But were its commitments enough? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9522217 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1217 climate change, environment, united nations, cop26, glasgow, global warming, pollution, china, brazil, amazon, bolsonaro full false Will Chile get Kast away? Will Chile get Kast away? Seen as Chile's answer to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, José Antonio Kast has been consistently rising in polls since early in September. Could he win on November 21?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9489528 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1985 chile, politics, far-right, trump, economics, latin america, bolsonaro, kast, elections, constitution full false An obituary for Brazil's spending cap An obituary for Brazil's spending cap The writing is on the wall: the government is about to obliterate the federal spending cap. One economist believes it is now time for damage limitation, at best.

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]]> The writing is on the wall: the government is about to obliterate the federal spending cap. One economist believes it is now time for damage limitation, at best.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9442869 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1255 spending cap, budget, economy, guedes, bolsonaro, brazil, debt, deficit, shutdown, poverty hunger full false The extent of Bolsonaro's pandemic crimes The extent of Bolsonaro's pandemic crimes Members of the Covid hearings committee disagree on whether to indict President Jair Bolsonaro for genocide against indigenous groups and murder.  Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9402604 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1044 pandemic, bolsonaro, congress, report, crimes, murder full false Saving Mercosur Saving Mercosur A deal between Brazil and Argentina breathes new life into the Mercosur trade alliance. At least until the next crisis, that is.  Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9361638 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1385 mercosur, diplomacy, trade, china, argentina, brazil, uruguay, agreement, south america, bolsonaro, fernandez full false A president's worst enemy A president's worst enemy Brazil's consumer price index is set to hit the 10-percent mark this week. And historical data shows that high inflation and a poor economic outlook are bad omens for incumbent presidents. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9319615 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1180 economy, inflation, bolsonaro, 2022 election, president, re-election full false Brazil's own Tuskegee Study Brazil's own Tuskegee Study Two major Brazilian HMOs are accused of treating Covid patients as guinea pigs, administering chloroquine and other drugs without their knowledge — and allegedly at the behest of the Bolsonaro government. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9280418 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1120 tuskegee, experiment, health, covid, government, bolsonaro, chloroquine, fake news, treatment, ethics, hospital full false Peronism facing an existential crisis 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9240595 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2507 argentina, elections, peron, populism, democracy, government, polls, far-right full false Bolsonomics 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? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9199645 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1749 economy, bolsonaro, democracy, imf, recession, unemployment, gdp, geography, statistics full false How to react to Bolsonaro? 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? (This episode was recorded live on Tuesday, Sep 7.) Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9159062 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3627 bolsonaro, popularity, approval, polls, politics, democracy, protests, september 7, independence day full false A nation holding its breath 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9122542 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1445 riots, protests, demonstrations, democracy, supreme court, far-right, alt-right, bolsonaro, brazil, latin america full false Will Brazil have its own January 6 riots? Will Brazil have its own January 6 riots? Many fear September 7 could be Brazil's own version of the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots. Given the scenario in Brazil, a similar movement could have much bloodier consequences. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9084927 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1631 democracy, politics, congress, inequality, latin america, americas, economist, poverty, constitution, brazil, military, dictatorship full false Should Brazil reengage in Haiti? 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9049012 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1425 haiti, earthquake, political crisis, humanitarian aid, united nations, blue helmets full false Companies face fines for data protection misdeeds Companies face fines for data protection misdeeds Brazilian 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-9011389 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1252 data protection, tech, regulation, slave labor, brazil, bolsonaro, justice full false Getting vaccines to the heart of the Amazon 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. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8970687 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1187 amazon, environment, deforestation, rainforest, jair bolsonaro, brazil, south america, climate change, climate crisis, greta full false Coup or No Coup Coup or No Coup Struggling in the polls, President Jair Bolsonaro has threatened to ignore next year's election results. But is the risk of democratic rupture real? Or is the far-right simply crying coup? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8937182 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1796 coup, dictatorship, democracy, latin america, bolsonaro, brazil, elections, lula, corruption, defense, armed forces full false Little transparency around presidents' health Little transparency around presidents' health President Bolsonaro has recently been discharged from the hospital. While he was in, however, conflicting reports about his health made the Brazilian public suspicious.

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]]> President Bolsonaro has recently been discharged from the hospital. While he was in, however, conflicting reports about his health made the Brazilian public suspicious.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8898455 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1119 transparency, presidents, health, bolsonaro, violence, hospital full false Bolsonaro's Evangelical justice Bolsonaro's Evangelical justice Jair Bolsonaro is using a Supreme Court nomination to rally his base. We explain the effects of his appointment on Brazilian justice and politics. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8862075 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1780 supreme court, justice, bolsonaro, democracy, elections, brazil, government, evangelicals full false Leite is no Milk Leite is no Milk Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul came out as gay. But don't expect him to be a Brazilian Harvey Milk. Instead, he might be closer to Pete Buttigieg.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8824784 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1453 lgbt, identity politics, elections, brazil, prejudice, gay rights, eduardo leite, bolsonaro, homophobia full false Cash for jabs Cash for jabs In an ironic twist, the Jair Bolsonaro administration is facing its most severe crisis — not over the vaccines it did not pursue, but over the ones it did. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8787563 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1203 full false The Anti-Bolsonaro dilemma The Anti-Bolsonaro dilemma Detractors of President Jair Bolsonaro are now taking to the streets to pressure him, but doing so means creating massive gatherings that are health hazards in themselves. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8749842 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1188 politics, elections, congress, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment, pensions full false The future of work in Brazil The future of work in Brazil In Brazil, the remote work solution was never easy, as the country has an extremely informal economy. This week, we discuss the future of work in Brazil.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8711738 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1386 remote work, internet, labor, companies, work, inequality full false Bolsonaro opens a military Pandora's box Bolsonaro opens a military Pandora's box Under pressure from President Bolsonaro, the Army refused to punish active general Eduardo Pazuello for taking part in a political demonstration, causing uproar and stoking fears of military interference in the 2022 election. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Under pressure from President Bolsonaro, the Army refused to punish active general Eduardo Pazuello for taking part in a political demonstration, causing uproar and stoking fears of military interference in the 2022 election. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8671795 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1524 democracy, politics, congress, military, bolivia, coup, inequality, latin america, americas, economist, poverty, constitution, brazil, military, dictatorship full false A crisis in Angola threatens Bolsonaro A crisis in Angola threatens Bolsonaro President Jair Bolsonaro is battling multiple domestic crises — but one dispute across the Atlantic could cost him the support of a valuable ally. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8629517 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1300 religion, evangelicals, colonialism, africa, diplomacy, bolsonaro, church, crisis, politics full false More variants, fewer vaccines More variants, fewer vaccines As vaccine rollouts stumble in multiple Brazilian regions, health officials confirm the country's first cases of the Indian variant. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8590857 Wed, 26 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400 983 indian variant, coronavirus, mutation, brazil, bolsonaro, isolation, lockdown, vaccines, latin america full false A president without a party A president without a party Jair Bolsonaro has seen his popularity dip in recent months, now polling behind Lula. But he has an even more immediate concern: the president needs to find a party.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8544991 Tue, 18 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1616 bolsonaro, popularity, approval, polls, politics, coronavirus, covid-19, fail, brazil, latin america, deaths, full false Testing Bolsonaro's endurance Testing Bolsonaro's endurance The Covid hearings have exposed a laundry list of malfeasance by the Bolsonaro administration during the pandemic. Will that be enough to bring him down, though?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8503223 Tue, 11 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1358 bolsonaro, transparency, health, covid-19, tests, brazil, south america, coronavirus, supreme court, democracy full false Vaccine diplomacy in Latin America Vaccine diplomacy in Latin America When Latin American countries received their first vaccines, they didn't get them from Western powers — but from China and Russia instead. But these deals often came with strings attached. Guests: Flávio da Fonseca (Brazilian Virology Society) and David Fidler (Council on Foreign Relations).

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]]> When Latin American countries received their first vaccines, they didn't get them from Western powers — but from China and Russia instead. But these deals often came with strings attached. Guests: Flávio da Fonseca (Brazilian Virology Society) and David Fidler (Council on Foreign Relations).

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8464149 Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1691 vaccine, anti-vax, bolsonaro, coronavirus, race, geopolitics, china, trump, brazil, latin america, coronavac, pandemic, são paulo full false The Brazilian Epstein? The Brazilian Epstein? A new exposé shows how one of Brazil's biggest business success stories may have covered a child sexual abuse ring, in a case with eerie parallels to that of notorious American pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8417696 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1196 me too, metoo, sexism, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, scandal, business, entrepreneurship, retail, brazil, journalism full false Bolsonaro fighting on multiple fronts Bolsonaro fighting on multiple fronts The next few weeks are packed with the definition of the 2021 budget, the start of the Covid hearings, and Biden's climate summit. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8375753 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1275 politics, crisis, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment, pensions, congress, hearings, pandemic, supreme court, covid, deaths full false What to make of South America's Super Sunday What to make of South America's Super Sunday Elections in Ecuador and Peru were filled with surprises. Latin America correspondent Lucas Berti breaks down what they mean for the region.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8332904 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1257 elections, coronavirus, fake news, whatsapp, social media, smartphone, internet, tech, innovation, misinformation full false A Brazilian vaccine on the way? A Brazilian vaccine on the way? With coronavirus deaths on the rise, a massive vaccination campaign seems to be Brazil's only way out of the pandemic crisis. President Jair Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor João Doria are in a race toward the first coronavirus vaccine fully produced in Brazil. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8287456 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1389 vaccine, anti-vax, bolsonaro, coronavirus, race, geopolitics, china, trump, brazil, latin america, coronavac, pandemic, são paulo full false When political crisis becomes military crisis When political crisis becomes military crisis Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro carried out a massive cabinet reshuffle on Monday, raising fears that his administration could take an undemocratic turn. Read show notes. — 

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]]> http://democracy, military, coup, latin america, generals, dictatorship, bolsonaro, pandemic The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8246008 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1836 full false RIP Car Wash, Part 2: Clash of titans RIP Car Wash, Part 2: Clash of titans Lula has regained his political rights and is set to face off against Bolsonaro next year. What can we expect from this clash of titans? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8208661 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1093 lula, bolsonaro, politics, elections, brazil, democracy, crisis, recession, pandemic, 2022 full false RIP Car Wash, Part 1: A tarnished legacy RIP Car Wash, Part 1: A tarnished legacy The Supreme Court ruled that Sérgio Moro — the former judge who led Op. Car Wash — was biased in his trial of former President Lula. The judicial achievements of the anti-corruption task force are being undone, but what legacy does it leave behind?

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]]> The Supreme Court ruled that Sérgio Moro — the former judge who led Op. Car Wash — was biased in his trial of former President Lula. The judicial achievements of the anti-corruption task force are being undone, but what legacy does it leave behind?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8201047 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1885 politics, corruption, lula, bolsonaro, supreme court, car wash, lava jato, elections, brazil, latin america full false Four ministers and 280,000 funerals Four ministers and 280,000 funerals President Jair Bolsonaro has changed Health Ministers for the third time since the start of the pandemic. Army General Eduardo Pazuello is out, cardiologist and ally Marcelo Queiroga is in. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8157256 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1064 bolsonaro, transparency, health, covid-19, tests, brazil, south america, coronavirus, supreme court, democracy full false Brazil's pandemic nadir yet to come Brazil's pandemic nadir yet to come Brazil has become something of an open-air laboratory, showing how new variants can develop when left to spread unchecked. Most, if not all states are inching closer to a health collapse, but far-right President Jair Bolsonaro continues to speak out against lockdowns and vaccines. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Brazil has become something of an open-air laboratory, showing how new variants can develop when left to spread unchecked. Most, if not all states are inching closer to a health collapse, but far-right President Jair Bolsonaro continues to speak out against lockdowns and vaccines. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8113524 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1624 vaccine, anti-vax, bolsonaro, coronavirus, race, geopolitics, china, trump, brazil, latin america, coronavac, pandemic, são paulo full false The Brazilian people v. big mining The Brazilian people v. big mining Mining giants have been let off scot-free from the consequences of environmental disasters. Brazilians are going after them on their own turf.

Guest: Pedro Martins, partner at law firm PGMBM

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8068015 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1281 environment, mining, brumadinho, mariana, justice, lawsuits, class action, norway, european union full false Bolsonaro's hand is not invisible Bolsonaro's hand is not invisible Markets backed Bolsonaro in 2018 hoping for a libertarian president. Facing a sluggish economy and rising inflation, the president decided to intervene in the economy. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-8017851 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1545 oil, gas, business, stock market, economy, bolsonaro, liberal, recession, inflation, fuel, truckers strike full false Flawed democracies Flawed democracies In Latin America, only three countries qualified as “full democracies.” As many as those qualified as “authoritarian regimes.” Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-7914310 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1510 democracy, politics, congress, inequality, latin america, americas, economist, poverty, constitution, brazil, military, dictatorship full false Trading 5G for coronavirus vaccines Trading 5G for coronavirus vaccines Our podcast is back! This week, how the Brazilian government is using the country's upcoming 5G auction as a bargaining chip to receive more coronavirus vaccines. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-7776208 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1359 vaccine, anti-vax, bolsonaro, coronavirus, race, geopolitics, china, trump, brazil, latin america, coronavac, pandemic, são paulo full false Neither to the left, the right, or in the center Neither to the left, the right, or in the center Brazil's "Big Center" were the big winners of this year's municipal elections, despite being regularly demonized by the population. We explain who they are and how they work. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6654463 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1589 politics, elections, congress, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment, pensions full false Has Brazil's second wave already begun? Has Brazil's second wave already begun? Just as Brazilians were starting to get used to their so-called new normal, a second wave appears to be on the horizon. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Just as Brazilians were starting to get used to their so-called new normal, a second wave appears to be on the horizon. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6566353 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1040 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Who tried to hack the Brazilian election? Who tried to hack the Brazilian election? After weeks of gloating about its fast and efficient vote count  system, Brazil's election authorities were hacked during Sunday's vote, raising cybersecurity fears.

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]]> After weeks of gloating about its fast and efficient vote count  system, Brazil's election authorities were hacked during Sunday's vote, raising cybersecurity fears.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6436477 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1092 elections, voter fraud, hacker, cybersecurity, justice, data protection, brazil, bolsonaro, conspiracy full false What Brazil can teach the U.S. about elections What Brazil can teach the U.S. about elections The U.S. election process took days to confirm a winner. Were it to have taken place in Brazil, the entire vote count would have been wrapped up within a couple of hours. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The U.S. election process took days to confirm a winner. Were it to have taken place in Brazil, the entire vote count would have been wrapped up within a couple of hours. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6325729 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 622 elections, trump, biden, vote count, united states, electoral college, brazil, latin america, politics, democracy full false Banking transformation PIX up steam Banking transformation PIX up steam Brazil's Central Bank has launched PIX, its new instant payment system. We analyze what changes this brings to the country's financial landscape. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Brazil's Central Bank has launched PIX, its new instant payment system. We analyze what changes this brings to the country's financial landscape. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6217684 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 1241 central bank, finance, banks, banking, inequality, poverty, payments, digital, economy, innovation, money, brazil, regulation, latin america full false Throwing Pinochet's legacy on the fire Throwing Pinochet's legacy on the fire In a huge majority, Chile voted to scrap its 1980 constitution, the last remaining legacy of the Pinochet dictatorship era. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-6113917 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1217 vote, chile, latin america, dictatorship, constitution, history, protests, democracy full false Electoral calculations around Covid-19 vaccines Electoral calculations around Covid-19 vaccines Jair Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor João Doria are using the race for a vaccine as a sparring match before the 2022 election. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5998354 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1541 vaccine, anti-vax, bolsonaro, coronavirus, race, geopolitics, china, trump, brazil, latin america, coronavac, pandemic, são paulo full false Bolsonaro steering away from Bolsonarism Bolsonaro steering away from Bolsonarism Almost two years since his election, President Jair Bolsonaro has cozied up to the establishment politicians he campaigned against — and his core supporters are incensed. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Almost two years since his election, President Jair Bolsonaro has cozied up to the establishment politicians he campaigned against — and his core supporters are incensed. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5909659 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1226 bolsonaro, popularity, approval, polls, politics, coronavirus, covid-19, fail, brazil, latin america, deaths, full false Elections in the Time of Covid-19 Elections in the Time of Covid-19 Municipal elections have a significant impact on national politics. And what happens in November 2020 will ripple over until 2022. Read show notes. — 

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]]> https://brazilian.report/podcast/ The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5785696 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1259 elections, coronavirus, fake news, whatsapp, social media, smartphone, internet, tech, innovation, misinformation full false When protection becomes repression When protection becomes repression Some Latin American countries have been called out for not enacting social distancing rules during the pandemic. Others, for using them to repress specific populations. Read show notes. — 


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]]> https://brazilian.report/podcast/ The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5692174 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1273 human rights, democracy, latin america, amnesty, amnesty international, quarantine, coronavirus, detention, reopening, social distancing, police, violence, police brutality full false You give Brazil a bad name You give Brazil a bad name Jair Bolsonaro addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the second time on Tuesday — we analyze how he fared. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5570257 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1805 un, united nations, diplomacy, trade, china, huawei, trump, election, biden, latin america, unga, general assembly, new york full false Brazil's Supreme Court at a crossroads Brazil's Supreme Court at a crossroads A new Chief Justice takes the reins of Brazil's Supreme Court in a moment when it faces a crisis of legitimacy and attacks from President Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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]]> A new Chief Justice takes the reins of Brazil's Supreme Court in a moment when it faces a crisis of legitimacy and attacks from President Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5469610 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1320 justice, supreme court, corruption, bolsonaro, democracy, dictatorship, brazil, latin america, court, election full false Rio's descent into political hell Rio's descent into political hell Every single living former governor of Rio has been jailed at some point, and the incumbent governor looks set to face the same destiny. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Every single living former governor of Rio has been jailed at some point, and the incumbent governor looks set to face the same destiny. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5365126 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1774 rio, rio de janeiro, corruption, coronavirus, pandemic, field hospital, brazil, latin america, violence, police brutality, black lives matter full false Reducing business complexity in Brazil Reducing business complexity in Brazil Brazil's second-quarter GDP results have been released and it's official: the country is back in recession. We analyze how Brazil can recover. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Brazil's second-quarter GDP results have been released and it's official: the country is back in recession. We analyze how Brazil can recover. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5262502 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1242 economy, coronavirus, recession, unemployment, gdp, geography, statistics full false Six months of the coronavirus in Latin America Six months of the coronavirus in Latin America Latin America had its first confirmed Covid-19 case on February 26. Six months later, the region is the world's coronavirus epicenter. How have things gotten so out of control? Read show notes. — 

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]]> Latin America had its first confirmed Covid-19 case on February 26. Six months later, the region is the world's coronavirus epicenter. How have things gotten so out of control? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5155996 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1282 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false The Al Capone of Colombia The Al Capone of Colombia Álvaro Uribe is arguably the most powerful politician in Colombia, but he has been placed under house arrest for a fraud scandal. What does this mean for the country?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-5061413 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1364 farc, guerillas, violence, politics, colombia, uribe, development, corruption, supreme court, history, biography, president full false Brazilian football hits fever pitch, literally Brazilian football hits fever pitch, literally Brazil has rushed its national football championship into a hasty return, and already there are Covid-19 cases popping up all over the league. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4965377 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1076 football, coronavirus, health, safety, libertadores, latin america, south america, brazil, sports, pandemic full false Brazil's place in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine Brazil's place in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine Ironically, Brazil's mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis may lead to the country cutting the line in the race for a vaccine. This episode was supported by AMEC, the Brazilian Association of Investors in Capital Markets.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> Ironically, Brazil's mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis may lead to the country cutting the line in the race for a vaccine. This episode was supported by AMEC, the Brazilian Association of Investors in Capital Markets.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4862915 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1177 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, bolsonaro, brazil, crisis, vaccine, research, innovation, science full false Bolsonaro's ticket to re-election Bolsonaro's ticket to re-election Everyone predicted that the pandemic would plummet Jair Bolsonaro's approval rates. It hasn't. And now the president sees his re-election prospects grow more realistic.

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]]> Everyone predicted that the pandemic would plummet Jair Bolsonaro's approval rates. It hasn't. And now the president sees his re-election prospects grow more realistic.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4776908 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1026 bolsonaro, popularity, approval, polls, politics, coronavirus, covid-19, fail, brazil, latin america, deaths, poverty, starving, extreme poverty, inequality, aid full false Biden or Trump, what changes for Brazil? Biden or Trump, what changes for Brazil? Few elections worldwide influence Brazil as much as the U.S. presidential race. Joe Biden seems poised to beat Donald Trump, but what would a change in the White House mean for Latin America's biggest country? Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4669181 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1423 us election, joe biden, donald trump, electoral college, election 2020, latin america, south america, diplomacy, trade, full false Deforestation is bad for business Deforestation is bad for business Deforestation is on the rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now international investors have threatened to remove their money from Brazil, forcing the government to act. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4594145 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1243 amazon, environment, deforestation, rainforest, jair bolsonaro, brazil, south america, climate change, climate crisis, greta full false Bolsonaro is one in a 1.6 million Bolsonaro is one in a 1.6 million After months of reckless behavior, President Jair Bolsonaro has been infected with the coronavirus. And is trying to make lemonade out of it. Read show notes. — 

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]]> After months of reckless behavior, President Jair Bolsonaro has been infected with the coronavirus. And is trying to make lemonade out of it. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4486823 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 950 bolsonaro, transparency, health, covid-19, tests, brazil, south america, coronavirus, supreme court, democracy full false Violent effects of Brazil's job apocalypse Violent effects of Brazil's job apocalypse The pandemic is set to cost millions of jobs in Brazil, which can cause a number of troubling knock-on effects in society. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4391882 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1496 unemployment, recession, coronavirus, pandemic, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, crime, history, economy full false Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #3 Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #3 In this final episode of our series, we look back at the legend of that final, and then try and frame the legacy of the 1970 World Cup, both in Brazil and abroad. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4315355 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1350 world cup, history, 1970, pelé, brazil, football, mexico, dictatorship, military, politics, crisis full false Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #2 Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #2 Pelé is the greatest footballer of all time, and the 1970 World Cup in Mexico is seen as his crowning achievement. But just months before the tournament, people in Brazil thought he was finished. Read show notes. —

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4285460 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1092 world cup, history, 1970, pelé, brazil, football, mexico, full false Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #1 Special: How Brazil became the Land of Football #1 Fifty years ago, the greatest national football team of all time won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. We tell the full story in this three-part series. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4257350 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1026 history, dictatorship, football, politics, pelé, world cup, brazil, mexico, sports, cold war full false Covid-19 made Brazilian elections more exposed to fake news Covid-19 made Brazilian elections more exposed to fake news The coronavirus has made regular meet-and-greet campaigns impossible. And that will favor political fake news rings. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4224614 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1059 elections, coronavirus, fake news, whatsapp, social media, smartphone, internet, tech, innovation, misinformation full false Lifting the lid on a Brazil divided by race Lifting the lid on a Brazil divided by race As anti-racist protests break out around the world, we pick apart at the deep racial divides in Brazilian society and take a look at our own heritage. Read show notes. —

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]]> As anti-racist protests break out around the world, we pick apart at the deep racial divides in Brazilian society and take a look at our own heritage. Read show notes. —

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]]> http://racism, black lives matter, protests, inequality, brazi, latin america, bolsonaro, structural racism The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4117214 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1140 full false Has the opposition to Jair Bolsonaro come to life? Has the opposition to Jair Bolsonaro come to life? Brazil saw anti-Bolsonaro protests this weekend. Does it mean that opposition to the far-right leader has finally come out of hibernation? Read show notes. — 

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]]> Brazil saw anti-Bolsonaro protests this weekend. Does it mean that opposition to the far-right leader has finally come out of hibernation? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-4027238 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1454 bolsonaro, fascism, radicalization, far-right, democracy, pandemic, covid-19, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, constitution, supreme court full false Bolsonaro's "miracle" cure for Covid-19 Bolsonaro's "miracle" cure for Covid-19 The world has abandoned chloroquine as a possible cure against the coronavirus. But Brazil's Bolsonaro is doubling down on his bet. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The world has abandoned chloroquine as a possible cure against the coronavirus. But Brazil's Bolsonaro is doubling down on his bet. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3935258 Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1298 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false The price of a human life The price of a human life If Covid-19 is a war, then heads of state must choose the fighting lanes that will cause the least casualties. Which is best? Enacting a lockdown, or reopening the economy? These economists believe they know the answer. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3844634 Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1489 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false All the president's Covid tests All the president's Covid tests Jair Bolsonaro fought tooth and nail to keep his Covid-19 tests a secret. Johns Hopkins professor Filipe Campante explains what was at stake in this case.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3738239 Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1603 bolsonaro, transparency, health, covid-19, tests, brazil, south america, coronavirus, supreme court, democracy full false Why is support for Bolsonaro so resilient? Why is support for Bolsonaro so resilient? Links to paramilitary mafias, poor economic results, controversial cabinet firings … and a botched pandemic response. None of this has dented Jair Bolsonaro's core group of supporters. Until now.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3644899 Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1364 bolsonaro, popularity, approval, polls, politics, coronavirus, covid-19, fail, brazil, latin america, deaths, full false Moro puts Jair in the corner Moro puts Jair in the corner Sergio Moro's resignation has left the Bolsonaro government in a delicate situation: it has lost its anti-corruption poster boy, and Moro's revelations could lead to a presidential indictment. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3553348 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1671 car wash, corruption, police, brazil, crisis, impeachment, investigation, bolsonaro, sergio moro, full false Pandemic power plays in Brazil and the U.S. Pandemic power plays in Brazil and the U.S. While not a perfect nickname, Bolsonaro has often been referred to as the “Trump of the Tropics”, a comparison that he's always welcomed and fueled himself. And Covid-19 has made the two far-right leaders even more alike. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3464563 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1483 coronavirus, trump, 2020 elections, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Do Brazil's coronavirus numbers even mean anything? Do Brazil's coronavirus numbers even mean anything? Despite Brazil releasing updated figures on Covid-19 cases and deaths every day, inconsistencies in the data have left policymakers in the dark over the real spread of the virus. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Despite Brazil releasing updated figures on Covid-19 cases and deaths every day, inconsistencies in the data have left policymakers in the dark over the real spread of the virus. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3371215 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 909 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Shopping for a new Health Minister Shopping for a new Health Minister Amid the worst pandemic in a lifetime, President Jair Bolsonaro has gone after his own Health minister, stopping just shy of sacking him. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Amid the worst pandemic in a lifetime, President Jair Bolsonaro has gone after his own Health minister, stopping just shy of sacking him. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3290023 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 808 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Brazil facing a job apocalypse Brazil facing a job apocalypse Brazil's employment rates will be decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3212182 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 976 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, unemployment, jobs, jobless full false Brazil's public health enemy #1 Brazil's public health enemy #1 While the world goes into self-isolation and governments pass stimulus packages to save their economies from collapse, the Brazilian president resists such moves, and wants "business as usual." Read show notes. — 

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]]> While the world goes into self-isolation and governments pass stimulus packages to save their economies from collapse, the Brazilian president resists such moves, and wants "business as usual." Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3143389 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1566 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false 20 rough weeks ahead 20 rough weeks ahead Brazil has recorded its first Covid-19 death, and cases are growing exponentially. Authorities warn it will get much worse before it gets any better. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Brazil has recorded its first Covid-19 death, and cases are growing exponentially. Authorities warn it will get much worse before it gets any better. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-3045337 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400 783 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Is recession inescapable? Is recession inescapable? The coronavirus outbreak is cooling off the global economy—but the Brazilian government resists the use of stimulus packages. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2981242 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1576 coronavirus, infectious diseases, recession, stock market, economy, covid-19, black monday, dow, ibovespa, bolsonaro, brazil, paulo guedes, crisis, full false Should Congress impeach Jair Bolsonaro? Should Congress impeach Jair Bolsonaro? By asking supporters to take to the streets and ask for the shutdown of Congress and "the end of the Supreme Court," Jair Bolsonaro may finally have gone too far.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2913238 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1333 politics, crisis, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment, pensions full false For Brazil, 5G can mean more than just fast internet For Brazil, 5G can mean more than just fast internet The implementation of 5G in Brazil still has many obstacles in its way, not least pressure from the country's two leading trading partners.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2847580 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1153 full false Human rights abuses, powered by CIA technology Human rights abuses, powered by CIA technology New revelations show the CIA sold encryption tools which allowed them to spy on South American dictatorships during some of the most brutal and deadly periods of the continent's recent history.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2785333 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1500 history, dictatorship, espionage, cia, usa, china, huawei, 5g, data, human rights, torture, politics full false Brazil’s climate crisis has already begun Brazil’s climate crisis has already begun Heavy rains and other extreme weather events have become the norm in Brazil, with much of the blame lying with climate change and poor urban planning.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2725189 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1177 environment, climate, climate change, floods, rainfall, extreme, weather, sao paulo, brazil, amazon, bolsonaro full false Bolsonaro, season 2 begins Bolsonaro, season 2 begins The start of the legislative year kicks off the political calendar in 2020. And President Bolsonaro has plenty on his plate: pressing reforms, a Supreme Court vacancy, and much intrigue.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2665060 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1480 full false Coronavirus: the real risks for Brazil Coronavirus: the real risks for Brazil The risks of a coronavirus outbreak in Brazil are less substantial for the country's public health, and more for its struggling economy.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2608606 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1102 coronavirus, health, panic, outbreak, wuhan, china, who, diseases, markets, stocks, brazil, bolsonaro full false PCC, Brazil's uber-powerful criminal brotherhood PCC, Brazil's uber-powerful criminal brotherhood The PCC has just staged a Hollywood-esque prison escape in the Brazil-Paraguay border. We explain how a union of prisoners founded by eight men has become Brazil's (and South America's) biggest drugs gang.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2553436 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1640 pcc, crime, drugs, mafia, brazil, south america, latin america, prison, paraguay full false Antarctica, Brazil's icy Amazon Antarctica, Brazil's icy Amazon Brazil is inaugurating a new research base in Antarctica. The country's top researcher in the field explains to us why the South Pole is as important for Brazil's climate as the Amazon rainforest.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2497525 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1200 antarctica, climate change, environment, history, research, brazil, latin america, innovation full false One year of Jair Bolsonaro, explained One year of Jair Bolsonaro, explained Taking stock of the first 12 months of the Jair Bolsonaro government, we speak to two experts to break down what has gone right, and what has gone wrong. Guests: Carlos Goes (Ph.D. researcher at UCSD, formerly at IMF) and Claudio Couto (Fundação Getulio Vargas).

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]]> Taking stock of the first 12 months of the Jair Bolsonaro government, we speak to two experts to break down what has gone right, and what has gone wrong. Guests: Carlos Goes (Ph.D. researcher at UCSD, formerly at IMF) and Claudio Couto (Fundação Getulio Vargas).

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2308043 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 1575 politics, crisis, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment, pensions full false Some humans still own other humans Some humans still own other humans Slavery was abolished in Brazil in 1888, but there are still thousands of modern slaves working around the country. Guests: Camilla Costa (BBC), and Augusto de Arruda Botelho (Human Rights Watch).

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]]> Slavery was abolished in Brazil in 1888, but there are still thousands of modern slaves working around the country. Guests: Camilla Costa (BBC), and Augusto de Arruda Botelho (Human Rights Watch).

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2263118 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1226 slavery, racism, black, afro, africa, resistance, rio de janeiro, brazil, tourism, bolsonaro, legislation, inequality full false Latin America's dangerous game Latin America's dangerous game Recent crises in Latin America show how the Armed Forces remain key power brokers in the democratic game. But using the Army as a legitimizing force brings back old demons from Latin America's not-so-distant past—when most of the region was ruled by military dictatorships. And this puts civilian leaders in an immensely fragile position.

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]]> Recent crises in Latin America show how the Armed Forces remain key power brokers in the democratic game. But using the Army as a legitimizing force brings back old demons from Latin America's not-so-distant past—when most of the region was ruled by military dictatorships. And this puts civilian leaders in an immensely fragile position.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2219606 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1440 latin america, crisis, chile, venezuela, brazil, army, military, dictatorship, steven levitsky, democracy full false Brazil's age of extreme politics Brazil's age of extreme politics President Jair Bolsonaro has broken away and launched the only overtly far-right party in Brazilian politics. This week we look at the rise of extremism and polarization in Brazil's political arena.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2179259 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1430 far-right, alt-right, extreme, polarization, conservatism, politics, elections, trump, bolsonaro, brazil, latin america full false The turbulent path of Brazil's republic The turbulent path of Brazil's republic 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?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2124636 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:00:00 -0500 1544 republic, democracy, colonialism, inequality, poverty, brazil, bolsonaro, elections, latin america full false How Lula's story explains Brazil How Lula's story explains Brazil Love him or hate him, there's one thing you can't take away from Brazilian former President Lula: his story epitomizes Brazil more than any other politician. Guest: André Pagliarini, a lecturer at Dartmouth College.

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]]> Love him or hate him, there's one thing you can't take away from Brazilian former President Lula: his story epitomizes Brazil more than any other politician. Guest: André Pagliarini, a lecturer at Dartmouth College.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2061396 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1391 lula, justice, operation car wash, corruption, politics, brazil, latin america, poverty, hunger, pt, workers' party, unions full false Can blockchain fix Brazil's bureaucracy? Can blockchain fix Brazil's bureaucracy? Brazil is known for its mammoth bureaucratic system. But blockchain could help business in Latin America's top economy.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-2006263 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 1107 bureaucracy, blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, notary, brazil, latin america, state full false Latin America's veins are wide open 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 region seems to have been hit harder than others by this massive wave of disgruntlement: Latin America. It seems that Latin America's veins are as wide open as they've ever been.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1958731 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0400 1440 chile, protests, latin america, demonstrations, protests, violence, pinochet, brazil, argentina, elections, yellow jackets, turmoil, ecuador full false Green and yellow (nuclear) submarine Green and yellow (nuclear) submarine Back in 2008, Brazil formulated its National Defense Strategy, selecting the construction of a nuclear submarine as one of its priorities. To find out more about this mission, we spoke to Anne Bianchi, who oversees the construction of Brazil's first nuclear submarine.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1918109 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1303 nuclear, energy, submarine, navy, ocean, marine life, economic, territory, geography, brazil, military, warships, defense full false Oil, Brazil's underwater treasure Oil, Brazil's underwater treasure In just a couple of weeks, Brazil will hold the largest oil auction in its history. This week, we look back at how the country rose to become a key player in offshore drilling.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1875641 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 1277 oil and gas, oil, petroleum, fuels, petrobras, brazil, latin america, shell, environment, coast, beach, tourism full false Odebrecht's Peruvian wrecking ball Odebrecht's Peruvian wrecking ball The Brazilian construction group admitted to paying USD 29 million in bribes over a decade in Peru. And it has caused the downfall of four former presidents—and potentially a fifth.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1803928 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1010 peru, corruption, odebrecht, lava jato, car wash, brazil, latin america, politcs, congress, crisis, economy, growth, china full false Bolsonaro flips off the world Bolsonaro flips off the world With references to God, socialism, and gender issues—not to mention skirting the blame for Amazon deforestation—Jair Bolsonaro's speech at the United Nations General Assembly made people all over the world cringe.

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]]> With references to God, socialism, and gender issues—not to mention skirting the blame for Amazon deforestation—Jair Bolsonaro's speech at the United Nations General Assembly made people all over the world cringe.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1766182 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1295 unga, un, climate change, amazon, bolsonaro, diplomacy, foreign policy, international relations, mercosur-eu deal, full false How will Amazon Inc disrupt Brazilian retail? How will Amazon Inc disrupt Brazilian retail? The world's largest retailer has just improved its position in Brazil. What will be the impact on local players?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1729210 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 993 amazon, retail, ecommerce, innovation, amazon prime, netflix, streaming full false Rio's war on a gay kiss Rio's war on a gay kiss Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella is staged a homophobic crusade against an Avenger comic. It is part of a calculated move to get him re-elected.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1690864 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1333 lgbt, rio de janeiro, crivella, homophobia, transphobia, bolsonaro, brazil, censorship, freedom of speech, religion, evangelicanism, church, edir macedo full false How Napoleon invented Brazil How Napoleon invented Brazil Brazil celebrates its independence day on September 7. This week, we explain how former French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was influential to this process.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1649719 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1278 napoleon, brazil, history, independence, colonization, slavery, portugal, europe, america, monarchy, republic full false WhatsApp-induced fires WhatsApp-induced fires Ranchers in Northern Brazil used WhatsApp to coordinate massive—and simultaneous—Amazon fires. The worst part? The government knew beforehand.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1615333 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1128 amazon, deforestation, fires, brazil, bolsonaro, environment, climate change, far-right, democracy, brazil full false Brazil's role on the global stage Brazil's role on the global stage Brazil has hit the headlines worldwide thanks to Jair Bolsonaro's inflammatory statements and lack of environmental policy, but there are deeper origins to Brazil's image problem abroad.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1582609 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1622 diplomacy, soft power, joseph nye, brazil, bolsonaro, economist, recession, wilson center full false Is Brazil capable of protecting the Amazon on its own? Is Brazil capable of protecting the Amazon on its own? A Harvard professor believes that international powers could start pressuring (and even threatening) Brazil due to its environmental shortfalls. Guest: Stephen M. Walt, professor of international affairs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1548880 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400 1327 environment, deforestation, brazil, forest, rainforest, bolsonaro, agribusiness, harvard, stephen walt, intervention, international affairs full false Can Brazil approve a tax reform? Can Brazil approve a tax reform? After six months of constant power struggles with the government, what can we expect from Congress in the second half of 2019?

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1516360 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1325 tax, taxes, reform, economy, brazil, bolsonaro, fgv, income tax, lion full false How Brazil's prisons became war zones How Brazil's prisons became war zones Since the turn of the year of 2016 to 2017, over 200 inmates were killed within government-run prisons. In other countries, this would spark outrage, protests, and public disgust. Not in Brazil, a country where more and more people believe that the only good criminals are dead criminals.

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]]> Since the turn of the year of 2016 to 2017, over 200 inmates were killed within government-run prisons. In other countries, this would spark outrage, protests, and public disgust. Not in Brazil, a country where more and more people believe that the only good criminals are dead criminals.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1486378 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1295 prison, drugs, massacre, violence, murder, bolsonaro, security, human rights, rio de janeiro, amazon full false In Brazil, new terms and conditions will apply In Brazil, new terms and conditions will apply Brazils new data protection law will only come into force next year, but businesses should already start adapting to the new rules. The burden is expected to fall harder on small companies... and penalties can be quite hefty.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1452826 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1050 politics, law, data, data protection, data breach, faceapp, facebook, tech, brazil, bolsonaro, government, regulatin full false Why Argentina's presidential election matters to Brazil Why Argentina's presidential election matters to Brazil On October 27, Argentinians are heading to the polls to choose who will lead their nation for the next four years. And, based on what we have seen so far, the race to the Casa Rosada will be extremely hard-fought and polarized.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1422364 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1217 elections, president, diplomacy, mercosur, latin america, politics, macri, argentina, brazil, bolsonaro full false Discovering Rio's Little Africa Discovering Rio's Little Africa Political scientist Maurício Santoro takes The Brazilian Report to discover Little Africa, the center of black resistance in Rio authorities tried to bury.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1392610 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 1560 slavery, racism, black, afro, africa, resistance, rio de janeiro, brazil, tourism, bolsonaro full false The Mercosur-EU trade deal, explained The Mercosur-EU trade deal, explained Economist Monica de Bolle (Johns Hopkins University) talks to The Brazilian Report, breaking down the blockbuster deal between Europe and South America's biggest economies.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1363123 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1462 trade, commerce, mercosur, europe, eu, european union, deal, south america, diplomacy full false Being LGBT in Bolsonaro's Brazil Being LGBT in Bolsonaro's Brazil Brazil has elected an open and proud homophobe as president. As São Paulo hosted its first Pride Parade under his government, we take a look at what it means to be gay in Bolsonaro's Brazil.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1333795 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 1061 lgbt, pride parade, homophobia, transphobia, bolsonaro, são paulo, tourism, brazil full false Faith is a profitable business in Brazil Faith is a profitable business in Brazil A look into the billion-dollar gospel market. With sociologist Paul Freston and journalist Amin Guedara.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1302016 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1484 religion, christ, jesus, evangelicals, christians, brazil, latin america, catholicism, bolsonaro, politics, conservatism, abortion full false You can't spell Car Wash without leaks You can't spell Car Wash without leaks Operation Car Wash's weapon of choice has been used against its members. Thousands of messages exchanged between prosecutors and Sergio Moro—who is now Jair Bolsonaro's Minister of Justice—cast doubt on the legality of several convictions.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1269271 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 1596 gleen greenwald, intercept, brazil, corruption, car wash, investigation, sergio moro, bolsonaro, lula, lula livre, vazajato, leaks, hacker full false Earth v. Bolsonaro Earth v. Bolsonaro After five months of squabbles with Congress, President Jair Bolsonaro wanted to show his political strength. A massive crowd would corner lawmakers into bending to his will. A flop, however, could spell the ruin of his administration.

Before Mr. Bolsonaro, Brazil wasn't exactly a perfect example of how to protect the rainforest. Now, it is on its way to becoming one of the world's biggest cautionary tales.

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Before Mr. Bolsonaro, Brazil wasn't exactly a perfect example of how to protect the rainforest. Now, it is on its way to becoming one of the world's biggest cautionary tales.

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1240181 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1365 environment, deforestation, brazil, forest, rainforest, bolsonaro, agribusiness full false How to make a bad political climate worse How to make a bad political climate worse Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's recent call to arms is a strategic bet on polarization. The pro-Bolsonaro protests gave him breathing room—but for how long? Read show notes. — 


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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1208045 Wed, 29 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400 1496 politics, crisis, brazil, latin america, bolsonaro, protests, impeachment full false Brazil's census controversy Brazil's census controversy The Brazilian government has suggested reducing the number of questions in the 2020 Census as a way of cutting public spending. Will this compromise the results? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1178279 Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1180 census, population, brazil, statistics, data, big data, government, austerity, crisis, latin america full false Is privatization the answer for Brazil's economy? Is privatization the answer for Brazil's economy? Brazil has 138 federally-owned companies—and the government wants to privatize every single one of them. But only 17% of Brazilians support the idea. Guests: Sandro Cabral, head of the Master's Degree in Public Policies at São Paulo's Insper Business School; and former Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles.  Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1144127 Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1184 petrobras, brazil, state, company, privatization, recession, crisis full false The business of Brazilian football The business of Brazilian football Deemed the country's "national sport," Brazilian football remains amateur on the business side of it—which interferes with on-the-pitch action. Guest: Fernando Monteiro, managing director and partner in L.E.K. Consulting’s São Paulo office. He produced a study on Brazilian club's financial woes. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Deemed the country's "national sport," Brazilian football remains amateur on the business side of it—which interferes with on-the-pitch action. Guest: Fernando Monteiro, managing director and partner in L.E.K. Consulting’s São Paulo office. He produced a study on Brazilian club's financial woes. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1106582 Wed, 08 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1293 brazil, football, league, neymar, psg, manchester city, chelsea, finance, crisis, investments, libertadores full false A look into Brazil's super-complex tax system A look into Brazil's super-complex tax system It is no wonder Brazilians call their tax authority the "Lion," due to its ferocious pursuit of tax dodgers. Guests: Fundação Getulio Vargas professors Linneu de Albuquerque Mello and Antonio Carlos Porto Gonçalves. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report Buzzsprout-1079168 Thu, 02 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400 1146 tax, taxes, reform, economy, brazil, bolsonaro, fgv, income tax, lion full false How should Brazil deal with China? How should Brazil deal with China? Jair Bolsonaro has been ambivalent towards China, the Asian juggernaut that is—by far—Brazil's top trading partner. But that could change soon. Guests: Charles Tang (head of the Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and Mauricio Santoro (Head of the Department of International Relations at the State University of Rio de Janeiro).
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]]> Jair Bolsonaro has been ambivalent towards China, the Asian juggernaut that is—by far—Brazil's top trading partner. But that could change soon. Guests: Charles Tang (head of the Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and Mauricio Santoro (Head of the Department of International Relations at the State University of Rio de Janeiro).
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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/610665168 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:34:04 -0400 1316 full false Why is the Brazil spying on Catholic priests? Why is the Brazil spying on Catholic priests? The Church's efforts to protect the Amazon and indigenous people led Brazil's intelligence agency to spy on Catholic priests. Guests: journalists Rubens Valente, Mauricio Savarese, Paula Schmitt (and voice-over of Alex Hochuli). Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Church's efforts to protect the Amazon and indigenous people led Brazil's intelligence agency to spy on Catholic priests. Guests: journalists Rubens Valente, Mauricio Savarese, Paula Schmitt (and voice-over of Alex Hochuli). Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607250283 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:47:08 -0400 1074 full false After 1 year in jail, what will become of Lula After 1 year in jail, what will become of Lula After a year in jail, how does Lula still fit into the Brazilian political landscape? What does the future hold for him, or his Workers' Party—and for the Brazilian left? Read show notes. — 

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]]> After a year in jail, how does Lula still fit into the Brazilian political landscape? What does the future hold for him, or his Workers' Party—and for the Brazilian left? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/603820614 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:15:48 -0400 1215 full false How Brazil deals with its past of torture and repression How Brazil deals with its past of torture and repression For decades, political elites and the military have tried to sweep Brazil's recent authoritarian past under the rug. It was a time in which kidnappings, torture, and rape became state policy. Now, Brazil's ultra-right wing is trying to rewrite history. Read show notes. — 

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]]> For decades, political elites and the military have tried to sweep Brazil's recent authoritarian past under the rug. It was a time in which kidnappings, torture, and rape became state policy. Now, Brazil's ultra-right wing is trying to rewrite history. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600140073 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:13:40 -0400 1238 full false The new face of Brazil's Operation Car Wash The new face of Brazil's Operation Car Wash After five years, Operation Car Wash's gravitational center has shifted from Curitiba to Rio, where investigators have opened up a sordid bottomless pit of corruption in that state. How will the anti-corruption probe look like moving forward? Read show notes. — 

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]]> After five years, Operation Car Wash's gravitational center has shifted from Curitiba to Rio, where investigators have opened up a sordid bottomless pit of corruption in that state. How will the anti-corruption probe look like moving forward? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/596724084 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:58:35 -0400 1212 full false When Jair met Donald When Jair met Donald For the first time, we were able to witness the bromance between Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump on full display. Has the Brazilian president come out strong from his visit to Washington? Read show notes. — 

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]]> For the first time, we were able to witness the bromance between Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump on full display. Has the Brazilian president come out strong from his visit to Washington? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592976196 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:54:17 -0400 1380 full false Marielle Franco, one year of impunity Marielle Franco, one year of impunity Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco was assassinated in March 2018. Investigations stalled and were filled with missteps by the police. One year later, though, a breakthrough appears to have happened. Read show notes. — 

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]]> Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco was assassinated in March 2018. Investigations stalled and were filled with missteps by the police. One year later, though, a breakthrough appears to have happened. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/589375422 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:18:38 -0400 1157 full false The business of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro The business of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Carnival is such a focal point of the Brazilian calendar that often locals say nothing gets done in the new year until Ash Wednesday. But, in actual fact, a huge amount of work goes into producing Carnival, and that's what we are going to take a look at this week.

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]]> Carnival is such a focal point of the Brazilian calendar that often locals say nothing gets done in the new year until Ash Wednesday. But, in actual fact, a huge amount of work goes into producing Carnival, and that's what we are going to take a look at this week.

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/585635628 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:30:45 -0500 823 full false How to reform Brazil's pension system How to reform Brazil's pension system The Jair Bolsonaro administration has submitted a reform proposal of its own. And it is the most ambitious we've seen — or the harshest, depending on how you see it. Will his administration be able to succeed where so many others failed? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Jair Bolsonaro administration has submitted a reform proposal of its own. And it is the most ambitious we've seen — or the harshest, depending on how you see it. Will his administration be able to succeed where so many others failed? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/581992803 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:58:29 -0500 1220 full false Bolsonaro: Crisis Mode ON Bolsonaro: Crisis Mode ON In politics, we usually say a new head of state enjoys a sort of grace period of 100 days. Popular support is still fresh from the campaign, the opposition still doesn't have much ammo against the new administration, and there hasn't been enough time for internal disputes to create unsolvable problems for the government. But, boy, the start of the Jair Bolsonaro administration has been anything but smooth. Read show notes. — 

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]]> In politics, we usually say a new head of state enjoys a sort of grace period of 100 days. Popular support is still fresh from the campaign, the opposition still doesn't have much ammo against the new administration, and there hasn't been enough time for internal disputes to create unsolvable problems for the government. But, boy, the start of the Jair Bolsonaro administration has been anything but smooth. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/578226993 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:44:02 -0500 1153 full false Brazil's war on drugs failed. What next? Brazil's war on drugs failed. What next? In 2018, law enforcement agents in Rio de Janeiro admitted to killing over 1,400 people — mostly in drug-related incidents. That's more than the number for the entire USA. That cannot be considered a success by any standard. Read show notes. — 

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]]> In 2018, law enforcement agents in Rio de Janeiro admitted to killing over 1,400 people — mostly in drug-related incidents. That's more than the number for the entire USA. That cannot be considered a success by any standard. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574675716 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 07:43:10 -0500 913 full false The rise of urban militias in Rio de Janeiro The rise of urban militias in Rio de Janeiro On February 4, Justice Minister Sergio Moro presented his first bill after taking office. His anticrime plan, as the set of proposals was called, includes several measures against organized crime. And, for the first time, it singles out urban militias as one of the targets of the state. It may seem ludicrous, but urban armed militias were once well-regarded in Rio de Janeiro. Many politicians defended these militias. And yes, including President Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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]]> On February 4, Justice Minister Sergio Moro presented his first bill after taking office. His anticrime plan, as the set of proposals was called, includes several measures against organized crime. And, for the first time, it singles out urban militias as one of the targets of the state. It may seem ludicrous, but urban armed militias were once well-regarded in Rio de Janeiro. Many politicians defended these militias. And yes, including President Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570951939 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:42:55 -0500 827 full false How to recover from the Brumadinho dam collapse How to recover from the Brumadinho dam collapse On January 25, an iron tailings dam near the town of Brumadinho, in the Southeastern state of Minas Gerais, spilled the equivalent of at least 12 hundred Olympic-sized pools of mud onto the surrounding region. - How did this happen? - Who is to blame? - What will be the lasting environmental consequences? - And, most importantly, how can we prevent this from happening again? Read show notes. — 

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]]> On January 25, an iron tailings dam near the town of Brumadinho, in the Southeastern state of Minas Gerais, spilled the equivalent of at least 12 hundred Olympic-sized pools of mud onto the surrounding region. - How did this happen? - Who is to blame? - What will be the lasting environmental consequences? - And, most importantly, how can we prevent this from happening again? Read show notes. — 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/566893260 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:55:19 -0500 1399 full false How São Paulo killed its rivers How São Paulo killed its rivers If you live in or have even been to São Paulo, it is likely that you’ve walked over a waterway without even noticing it. There are between 300 and 500 of them in Brazil’s biggest city, running through pipes extending from 1,500km to 4,000km. And the fate of the city’s main rivers doesn’t have a happy ending. They’ve become ugly and polluted – not at all fit for a São Paulo postcard. Read show notes. 

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]]> If you live in or have even been to São Paulo, it is likely that you’ve walked over a waterway without even noticing it. There are between 300 and 500 of them in Brazil’s biggest city, running through pipes extending from 1,500km to 4,000km. And the fate of the city’s main rivers doesn’t have a happy ending. They’ve become ugly and polluted – not at all fit for a São Paulo postcard. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563358921 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:10:25 -0500 852 full false Brazil's infrastructure woes Brazil's infrastructure woes Imagine you are a Brazilian soybean producer located in the state of Mato Grosso, deep in midwestern Brazil, neighboring Bolivia. And you have clients waiting for your products in China. So, how do you get your soybeans to your Chinese customers? What would you say if I told you that the drive between your silos and Santos will be more expensive than the ship taking your grains all the way to the other end of the world to China? It sounds ridiculous, but it is true. Read show notes. 

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]]> Imagine you are a Brazilian soybean producer located in the state of Mato Grosso, deep in midwestern Brazil, neighboring Bolivia. And you have clients waiting for your products in China. So, how do you get your soybeans to your Chinese customers? What would you say if I told you that the drive between your silos and Santos will be more expensive than the ship taking your grains all the way to the other end of the world to China? It sounds ridiculous, but it is true. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/559896816 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:53:02 -0500 1009 full false Was Michel Temer that bad of a president? Was Michel Temer that bad of a president? When he left office, Michel Temer's administration was evaluated as good or great by only 7 percent of Brazilians. 62 percent thought his government was either bad or terrible. While these are far from positive figures, they actually represent an improvement. At one point, only 3 percent approved Temer, while 73 percent didn't care for him. Was he as bad as most Brazilians seem to think? And what is the legacy he leaves behind? That's what try to answer this week. Read show notes. 

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]]> When he left office, Michel Temer's administration was evaluated as good or great by only 7 percent of Brazilians. 62 percent thought his government was either bad or terrible. While these are far from positive figures, they actually represent an improvement. At one point, only 3 percent approved Temer, while 73 percent didn't care for him. Was he as bad as most Brazilians seem to think? And what is the legacy he leaves behind? That's what try to answer this week. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556347720 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:20:18 -0500 770 full false What was Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration like? What was Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration like? Reporter Raphael Ferreira was at the Ministries Esplanade and covered Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration up close for The Brazilian Report. Find out what it was like at the ceremony. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553021569 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 07:30:19 -0500 821 full false Brazil's crackdown on sugar Brazil's crackdown on sugar At the end of November, Brazil's Ministry of Health signed an agreement with leaders of the food and drink industry to reduce the amount of sugar in their products by 144 thousand tonnes by 2022. But is it enough? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543824769 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:06:23 -0500 1321 full false Were you scammed during Brazil's Black Friday? Were you scammed during Brazil's Black Friday? To discuss the successes and shortcomings of the Brazilian version of the consumerism fest that is Black Friday, we spoke to Nilton Kleina, editor at Tecmundo, one of Brazil's main tech news websites. This week's podcast is supported by Voom, an Airbus company. Voom is an on-demand helicopter booking platform that allows its passengers to fly between nine different helipads in the city of São Paulo from Monday to Saturday for less than BRL 500. Read show notes. 

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]]> To discuss the successes and shortcomings of the Brazilian version of the consumerism fest that is Black Friday, we spoke to Nilton Kleina, editor at Tecmundo, one of Brazil's main tech news websites. This week's podcast is supported by Voom, an Airbus company. Voom is an on-demand helicopter booking platform that allows its passengers to fly between nine different helipads in the city of São Paulo from Monday to Saturday for less than BRL 500. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536730951 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:14:55 -0500 998 full false Racism in football Racism in football One arena where racism is still apparent today is football, Brazil's national sport and so often a reflection of society as a whole. Despite the majority of players being non-white, they are often treated in stereotypes. While the white players of European origin are strong-willed leaders, black players are seen as tricky, inventive, but ultimately unintelligent and untrustworthy. Read show notes. 

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]]> One arena where racism is still apparent today is football, Brazil's national sport and so often a reflection of society as a whole. Despite the majority of players being non-white, they are often treated in stereotypes. While the white players of European origin are strong-willed leaders, black players are seen as tricky, inventive, but ultimately unintelligent and untrustworthy. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/532843236 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:12:25 -0500 1071 full false Coups and revolutions throughout Brazilian history Coups and revolutions throughout Brazilian history Political turmoil seems to be the rule rather the exception in Brazil. In 2010 Lula became the only democratically elected president who was handed power by another democratically elected president, and who then passed the torch to a third consecutive democratically elected president - without any coups, deaths, impeachments, or resignations getting in the way. Read show notes. 

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]]> Political turmoil seems to be the rule rather the exception in Brazil. In 2010 Lula became the only democratically elected president who was handed power by another democratically elected president, and who then passed the torch to a third consecutive democratically elected president - without any coups, deaths, impeachments, or resignations getting in the way. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529707165 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:52:21 -0500 975 full false Brazil's challenges for the environment Brazil's challenges for the environment To discuss the environmental challenges facing Brazil's soon-to-be president, we spoke with Gustavo Faleiros, coordinator of the organization Info Amazônia, a network of organizations and journalists which deliver updates from the nine countries of the Amazon rainforest. Read show notes. 

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]]> To discuss the environmental challenges facing Brazil's soon-to-be president, we spoke with Gustavo Faleiros, coordinator of the organization Info Amazônia, a network of organizations and journalists which deliver updates from the nine countries of the Amazon rainforest. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/526083015 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:36:02 -0500 1166 full false The first challenges ahead of Bolsonaro The first challenges ahead of Bolsonaro President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's future administration has started to take shape. What will be the main issues that the president-elect will have to tackle? Read show notes. 

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]]> President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's future administration has started to take shape. What will be the main issues that the president-elect will have to tackle? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522611187 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:02:46 -0400 1427 full false Special: Brazil elects Jair Bolsonaro (live podcast) Special: Brazil elects Jair Bolsonaro (live podcast) Jair Bolsonaro will, on January 1st, become Brazil's 38th president. What does his victory mean? And how will his presidency be like? That's what Gustavo Ribeiro, Euan Marshall, and Alana Rizzo (Albright Stonebridge Group) debate. Read show notes. 

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]]> Jair Bolsonaro will, on January 1st, become Brazil's 38th president. What does his victory mean? And how will his presidency be like? That's what Gustavo Ribeiro, Euan Marshall, and Alana Rizzo (Albright Stonebridge Group) debate. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/521944860 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:31:35 -0400 3965 full false Brazil's critical transition Brazil's critical transition the conservative wave that swept across the country marks a major rupture. Or, instead, a critical transition - a concept developed by professors Carlos Pereira, of Fundação Getulio Vargas, Bernardo Mueller, of the University of Brasília, Marcus Mello, of the University of Pernambuco, and Lee Alston, of Indiana University in their book Brazil in Transition: Beliefs, Leadership, and Institutional Change.  Read show notes. 


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]]> the conservative wave that swept across the country marks a major rupture. Or, instead, a critical transition - a concept developed by professors Carlos Pereira, of Fundação Getulio Vargas, Bernardo Mueller, of the University of Brasília, Marcus Mello, of the University of Pernambuco, and Lee Alston, of Indiana University in their book Brazil in Transition: Beliefs, Leadership, and Institutional Change.  Read show notes. 


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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/519111801 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:51:21 -0400 1429 full false Solving Brazil's violence crisis Solving Brazil's violence crisis It is common to point out the problems with Brazil's failed public security system. We've talked to an institution that is proposing possible solutions for the violence crisis. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/515593263 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:19:10 -0400 1552 full false Brazil's political system in shatters Brazil's political system in shatters We analyze the reasons for the conservative tsunami that swept Brazil's 2018 election. Three main factors come into play. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512220453 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:59:48 -0400 1525 full false Special: Brazilian Constitution #4 Special: Brazilian Constitution #4 In the last episode of our special podcast about Brazil's Constitution, we will talk about how the Constitution has endured the test of time. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509956947 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:28:09 -0400 557 full false Special: Brazilian Constitution #3 Special: Brazilian Constitution #3 In the third episode of our special podcast about Brazil's Constitution, we will talk about its biggest lasting legacies: human rights for all - and a unified healthcare system. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509956923 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:28:04 -0400 460 full false Special: Brazilian Constitution #2 Special: Brazilian Constitution #2 In the second episode of our special podcast about Brazil's Constitution, we will talk about the institutional framework created in 1988. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509956878 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:27:55 -0400 624 full false Special: Brazilian Constitution #1 Special: Brazilian Constitution #1 Brazil's Constitution is 30 years old today. We have prepared a podcast mini-series to discuss how this document came to be, its impact on the Brazilian people, and its legacy to our present - and future. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509956836 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:27:46 -0400 791 full false The final stretch of Brazil's presidential election The final stretch of Brazil's presidential election The race heads to the final days before Brazilians cast their ballots. What are the moves each candidate must make to raise their stock? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/508872603 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:36:23 -0400 1418 full false The downfall of Brazil's center-right The downfall of Brazil's center-right In the 1990s, the center-right seemed to be Brazil's dominating political force - embodied by the Social Democracy Party (PSDB). Now, many of the party's leaders are either tarnished by corruption or have fallen into irrelevance. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/505375254 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:09:52 -0400 1024 full false The state of Brazilian democracy The state of Brazilian democracy As Brazilians head to the polls in two and a half weeks, we've got to ask: What's the state of Brazilian democracy? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502019760 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:33:17 -0400 1418 full false A whole new presidential campaign starts now A whole new presidential campaign starts now After Jair Bolsonaro's stabbing and the substitution of Lula as the Workers' Party official candidate, Brazil's presidential race has turned another corner. We explain what should happen next. - Part 1: The attack on Jair Bolsonaro - Part 2: Fernando Haddad, the new Lula? Read show notes. 

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]]> After Jair Bolsonaro's stabbing and the substitution of Lula as the Workers' Party official candidate, Brazil's presidential race has turned another corner. We explain what should happen next. - Part 1: The attack on Jair Bolsonaro - Part 2: Fernando Haddad, the new Lula? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/498819876 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:15:47 -0400 1195 full false The destruction of Rio's National Museum The destruction of Rio's National Museum On Sunday (September 3), the National Museum’s decay took a dramatic turn, with the building becoming consumed – and almost entirely destroyed – by flames. We have talked to the museum's deputy director, Luiz Fernando Dias Duarte, who joined us from Rio de Janeiro. Read show notes. 

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]]> On Sunday (September 3), the National Museum’s decay took a dramatic turn, with the building becoming consumed – and almost entirely destroyed – by flames. We have talked to the museum's deputy director, Luiz Fernando Dias Duarte, who joined us from Rio de Janeiro. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495471465 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:26:02 -0400 1101 full false The role of social media in Brazilian politics The role of social media in Brazilian politics While 70 percent of the population has access to the Internet, 63 percent still get their news from television, will social media remain this much of a factor as we approach election day? The Brazilian Report talks to Fernando Vega, the Latin American Social Solutions Manager at comScore, a company specialized in gathering and analyzing data about audiences on several media platforms, especially the internet. Read show notes. 

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]]> While 70 percent of the population has access to the Internet, 63 percent still get their news from television, will social media remain this much of a factor as we approach election day? The Brazilian Report talks to Fernando Vega, the Latin American Social Solutions Manager at comScore, a company specialized in gathering and analyzing data about audiences on several media platforms, especially the internet. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/492222441 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 06:32:43 -0400 1201 full false What has happened to the Brazilian left? What has happened to the Brazilian left? Now, eight years after the end of his second term, Lula is in prison, serving a 12-year sentence for passive corruption and money laundering. His Workers' Party suffered major defeats in the 2016 municipal elections, losing in many key municipalities, including their crown jewel - São Paulo. Barring the legal equivalent of a miracle, Lula will not be on the presidential ballot. So, where will the Brazilian left go in 2018 - and beyond? Read show notes. 

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]]> Now, eight years after the end of his second term, Lula is in prison, serving a 12-year sentence for passive corruption and money laundering. His Workers' Party suffered major defeats in the 2016 municipal elections, losing in many key municipalities, including their crown jewel - São Paulo. Barring the legal equivalent of a miracle, Lula will not be on the presidential ballot. So, where will the Brazilian left go in 2018 - and beyond? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/489000768 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:27:25 -0400 1329 full false How do elections work in Brazil? How do elections work in Brazil? Brazilians will elect a new president, 27 new governors, 513 congressmen, and over 1,000 state lawmakers. But how exactly do Brazilian elections work?  Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/485867913 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:12:12 -0400 1277 full false Interview: Guilherme Boulos, presidential candidate for Psol Interview: Guilherme Boulos, presidential candidate for Psol We have reached out to presidential campaigns and requested interviews with all candidates. Our first sit down was with Guilherme Boulos, of the Socialism and Liberty Party (Psol). As we were not in our regular studios on Rua Augusta, in São Paulo, audio quality was not optimal at certain points and we apologize for any sound issues. Here are the main takes

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]]> We have reached out to presidential campaigns and requested interviews with all candidates. Our first sit down was with Guilherme Boulos, of the Socialism and Liberty Party (Psol). As we were not in our regular studios on Rua Augusta, in São Paulo, audio quality was not optimal at certain points and we apologize for any sound issues. Here are the main takes

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/485854353 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:22:43 -0400 1722 full false Picking the right vice president in Brazil Picking the right vice president in Brazil In two months, Brazilians will choose a new president. This past weekend, though, it was our candidates' turn to choose their running mates. We explain why that matters. Of Brazil’s 37 presidents, eight of them took the job after being elected vice president – for various reasons: death, resignation or impeachment. Read show notes. 

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]]> In two months, Brazilians will choose a new president. This past weekend, though, it was our candidates' turn to choose their running mates. We explain why that matters. Of Brazil’s 37 presidents, eight of them took the job after being elected vice president – for various reasons: death, resignation or impeachment. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/482730522 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:12:05 -0400 1233 full false Abortion rights in Brazil Abortion rights in Brazil As Brazil prepares to analyze the issue of abortion rights, we talk to the Center of Reproductive Rights about the possible impacts of legalizing abortions in Brazil.  Read show notes. 

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]]> As Brazil prepares to analyze the issue of abortion rights, we talk to the Center of Reproductive Rights about the possible impacts of legalizing abortions in Brazil.  Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/479649120 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:12:07 -0400 979 full false Brazil and the BRICS Brazil and the BRICS This week, the leaders of the five countries meet in the 10th BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg. This summit is taking place at a pivotal time, with Brazil struggling to recover from its worst recession on record, Russia facing accusations of meddling in the American 2016 election, and China waging a trade war with the U.S. We're joined by Oliver Stuenkel, a professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil's leading think tank, and author of The BRICS and the Future of Global Order. Read show notes. 

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]]> This week, the leaders of the five countries meet in the 10th BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg. This summit is taking place at a pivotal time, with Brazil struggling to recover from its worst recession on record, Russia facing accusations of meddling in the American 2016 election, and China waging a trade war with the U.S. We're joined by Oliver Stuenkel, a professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil's leading think tank, and author of The BRICS and the Future of Global Order. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/476436228 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 05:16:52 -0400 1411 full false Diseases that could make a return in Brazil Diseases that could make a return in Brazil Two years after the World Health Organization declared the Americas free of measles, the disease could be about to make a comeback. To discuss the issue, Explaining Brazil hosts Dr. Rosana Richtmann, an infectious disease specialist at the Emilio Ribas Institute, in São Paulo. Read show notes. 

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]]> Two years after the World Health Organization declared the Americas free of measles, the disease could be about to make a comeback. To discuss the issue, Explaining Brazil hosts Dr. Rosana Richtmann, an infectious disease specialist at the Emilio Ribas Institute, in São Paulo. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/473307234 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:06:51 -0400 1096 full false Brazil's judicial system is a mess right now Brazil's judicial system is a mess right now Sunday was a day that killed any argument that Brazil's institutions are working properly. Appellate judge Rogério Favreto tried to release former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from prison at all costs, while the judges who convicted Lula worked tooth and nail to keep him behind bars, despite being on vacation. Read show notes. 

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]]> Sunday was a day that killed any argument that Brazil's institutions are working properly. Appellate judge Rogério Favreto tried to release former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from prison at all costs, while the judges who convicted Lula worked tooth and nail to keep him behind bars, despite being on vacation. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/469749618 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:59:17 -0400 1148 full false LGBTQ inclusion in Brazil LGBTQ inclusion in Brazil We shed light on initiatives that fight for the social inclusion of gays, lesbians, and trans individuals. Explaining Brazil hosts Paolo Capistrano, an English teacher who founded English to Trans-form, which helps trans people to improve their skills for the workplace, trying to curb the segregation so often imposed by society.  Read show notes. 

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]]> We shed light on initiatives that fight for the social inclusion of gays, lesbians, and trans individuals. Explaining Brazil hosts Paolo Capistrano, an English teacher who founded English to Trans-form, which helps trans people to improve their skills for the workplace, trying to curb the segregation so often imposed by society.  Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467165079 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:51:14 -0400 1079 full false Brazil's silent rise in opioid consumption Brazil's silent rise in opioid consumption Between 1999 and 2015, opioid consumption in Brazil has jumped by 465 percent, according to a study recently published by the American Journal of Public Health. Tthat should be cause for concern, say experts. Read show notes. 

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]]> Between 1999 and 2015, opioid consumption in Brazil has jumped by 465 percent, according to a study recently published by the American Journal of Public Health. Tthat should be cause for concern, say experts. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/464093052 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:28:57 -0400 984 full false Brazil's relationship with its national football team Brazil's relationship with its national football team The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14. One week later, Brazil still doesn't seem to be in the mood for football. Unlike other editions of the event, you don't see many Brazilian flags waved out from windows, nor many people dressed up in yellow and green. Why is that? That's what we debate with Brazilian historian - and football fanatic - Matias Pinto. Read show notes. 

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]]> The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14. One week later, Brazil still doesn't seem to be in the mood for football. Unlike other editions of the event, you don't see many Brazilian flags waved out from windows, nor many people dressed up in yellow and green. Why is that? That's what we debate with Brazilian historian - and football fanatic - Matias Pinto. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/460892130 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:12:00 -0400 1281 full false Brazil's nuclear program Brazil's nuclear program In 2012, Brazil established nuclear power as a priority. Since then, however, Brazil's economy took a nosedive, power company executives were convicted for corruption, and projects on nuclear energy have stalled. So, what's the state of Brazilian nuclear as of now? That's what we will talk about this week with the president of Eletronuclear - Brazil's state-owned nuclear power company. Read show notes. 

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]]> In 2012, Brazil established nuclear power as a priority. Since then, however, Brazil's economy took a nosedive, power company executives were convicted for corruption, and projects on nuclear energy have stalled. So, what's the state of Brazilian nuclear as of now? That's what we will talk about this week with the president of Eletronuclear - Brazil's state-owned nuclear power company. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/457770612 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:57:35 -0400 1162 full false Alternative energy sources in Brazil Alternative energy sources in Brazil During the Environmental Week, The Brazilian Report discusses Brazil's energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. Read show notes. 

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]]> During the Environmental Week, The Brazilian Report discusses Brazil's energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/454579521 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:21:53 -0400 1040 full false Brazil's truckers' strike Brazil's truckers' strike Over the past week, roads have been blocked and truckers, who are responsible for 60 percent of cargo transportation in Brazil, have not worked. Fuel and food supplies are lacking in most urban centers. São Paulo has declared a state of emergency. Over 270 flights were cancelled because there was simply no fuel left for airplanes. How did it get so bad, and what will happen now? Read show notes. 

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]]> Over the past week, roads have been blocked and truckers, who are responsible for 60 percent of cargo transportation in Brazil, have not worked. Fuel and food supplies are lacking in most urban centers. São Paulo has declared a state of emergency. Over 270 flights were cancelled because there was simply no fuel left for airplanes. How did it get so bad, and what will happen now? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451175997 Wed, 30 May 2018 06:51:58 -0400 1467 full false Brazil and Mercosur Brazil and Mercosur Created in 1991, Mercosur is formed by Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Venezuela has been suspended, and Bolivia will soon join. What do these economies have in common? As it turns out, not much – and that is one of the reasons why the free trade agreement remains highly dysfunctional. Read show notes. 

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]]> Created in 1991, Mercosur is formed by Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Venezuela has been suspended, and Bolivia will soon join. What do these economies have in common? As it turns out, not much – and that is one of the reasons why the free trade agreement remains highly dysfunctional. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448057089 Wed, 23 May 2018 10:19:10 -0400 1618 full false Racial inequality in Brazil Racial inequality in Brazil In 2013, anthropologist Lilia Schwarcz published a book about race relations. She conducted a poll that revealed 97 percent of those surveyed said they were not racist – but 98 percent said they know someone who is racist. How can a country be racist ‘without’ having racists? Read show notes. 


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]]> In 2013, anthropologist Lilia Schwarcz published a book about race relations. She conducted a poll that revealed 97 percent of those surveyed said they were not racist – but 98 percent said they know someone who is racist. How can a country be racist ‘without’ having racists? Read show notes. 


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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/444936876 Wed, 16 May 2018 13:44:08 -0400 1622 full false Innovation in Brazil Innovation in Brazil Brazilians might be creative, but can they innovate? Latin America’s top economy has not ranked well in the latest innovation rankings. However, there are initiatives in Brazil certainly worth noting. Read show notes. 

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]]> Brazilians might be creative, but can they innovate? Latin America’s top economy has not ranked well in the latest innovation rankings. However, there are initiatives in Brazil certainly worth noting. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441589098 Wed, 09 May 2018 09:43:20 -0400 1800 full false The Venezuelan crisis The Venezuelan crisis Venezuela has been haunted by multiple interconnected crises. The country’s inflation is expected to close this year at 679.73 percent. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro has only focused his efforts on keeping himself in power. What does the future hold for Brazil's northern neighbor? We host Rosario Hernandez, a political analyst from Venezuela and a member of the website Young Diplomats, a partner institution of The Brazilian Report. Read show notes. 

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]]> Venezuela has been haunted by multiple interconnected crises. The country’s inflation is expected to close this year at 679.73 percent. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro has only focused his efforts on keeping himself in power. What does the future hold for Brazil's northern neighbor? We host Rosario Hernandez, a political analyst from Venezuela and a member of the website Young Diplomats, a partner institution of The Brazilian Report. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/434909019 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:29:21 -0400 1357 full false Fake news in Brazil Fake news in Brazil Skewed facts are probably a well-established part of the agenda in any election campaign. But there’s no denying that social media has accelerated misinformation’s speed and extended its reach. Brazil has 122 million Facebook users, making it the social media giant’s third largest market. Read show notes. 

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]]> Skewed facts are probably a well-established part of the agenda in any election campaign. But there’s no denying that social media has accelerated misinformation’s speed and extended its reach. Brazil has 122 million Facebook users, making it the social media giant’s third largest market. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/431451444 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:52:21 -0400 1250 full false Brazil’s Lula is in jail. What happens now? Brazil’s Lula is in jail. What happens now? On Saturday, April 7th, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began serving a 12-year-one-month prison sentence. In a span of 8 years, Lula went from the most popular leader in Brazilian history, a man who distributed revenue like no other president and was approved by 80% of Brazilians, to the first former president ever to be put behind bars. What does it mean for Brazil’s already tumultuous political landscape? Read show notes. 

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]]> On Saturday, April 7th, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began serving a 12-year-one-month prison sentence. In a span of 8 years, Lula went from the most popular leader in Brazilian history, a man who distributed revenue like no other president and was approved by 80% of Brazilians, to the first former president ever to be put behind bars. What does it mean for Brazil’s already tumultuous political landscape? Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/427984761 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:56:28 -0400 2567 full false Brazil's soft power Brazil's soft power A lot has happened in Brazil since The Economist used an image of a rocket-powered Christ the Redeemer statue poised to shoot skywards. Brazil’s international reputation has suffered over the last few years, with both national and international coverage often zeroing in on corruption, crime and political instability. Read show notes. 

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]]> A lot has happened in Brazil since The Economist used an image of a rocket-powered Christ the Redeemer statue poised to shoot skywards. Brazil’s international reputation has suffered over the last few years, with both national and international coverage often zeroing in on corruption, crime and political instability. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/424521222 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:48:04 -0400 1909 full false Meet Flávio Rocha, Brazil's newest presidential candidate Meet Flávio Rocha, Brazil's newest presidential candidate This is the fifth episode of Explaining Brazil, a weekly podcast created by The Brazilian Report. This week, we’re talking about Flávio Rocha, Forbes’ 39th wealthiest man in Brazil and now the Brazilian Republican Party’s presidential candidate. With the backing of the Free Brazil Movement (MBL), he’s doing his best to put forward the image of Brazil’s ‘reasonable’ right-wing. But what does he stand for, and how far will he get?  Read show notes. 

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]]> This is the fifth episode of Explaining Brazil, a weekly podcast created by The Brazilian Report. This week, we’re talking about Flávio Rocha, Forbes’ 39th wealthiest man in Brazil and now the Brazilian Republican Party’s presidential candidate. With the backing of the Free Brazil Movement (MBL), he’s doing his best to put forward the image of Brazil’s ‘reasonable’ right-wing. But what does he stand for, and how far will he get?  Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421265463 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 06:50:46 -0400 1482 full false How Marielle Franco's assassination will shake Brazilian politics How Marielle Franco's assassination will shake Brazilian politics This week, we’re discussing the murder of Marielle Franco, Rio de Janeiro’s extraordinary city councilwoman. Black, queer, and hailing from the Maré favela in the North Zone, Marielle had been a vocal human rights advocate and was one of the city’s most treasured politicians. Read show notes. 

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]]> This week, we’re discussing the murder of Marielle Franco, Rio de Janeiro’s extraordinary city councilwoman. Black, queer, and hailing from the Maré favela in the North Zone, Marielle had been a vocal human rights advocate and was one of the city’s most treasured politicians. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/417018300 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:30:15 -0400 1191 full false Just how solid is Brazil’s economic recovery? Just how solid is Brazil’s economic recovery? Despite the federal government’s expectations of a 3 percent GDP growth for 2018, the OECD says that isolationist policies and trade barriers – plus market demands for a pension reform that seems increasingly unlikely – may continue to obstruct Brazil’s economic growth. Read show notes. 

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]]> Despite the federal government’s expectations of a 3 percent GDP growth for 2018, the OECD says that isolationist policies and trade barriers – plus market demands for a pension reform that seems increasingly unlikely – may continue to obstruct Brazil’s economic growth. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/410722722 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:19:18 -0500 1385 full false Can Brazil's Michel Temer win reelection? Can Brazil's Michel Temer win reelection? By declaring a federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro, President Michel Temer hopes to improve his electoral chances. But polling at 1%, his reelection dream might be just that... a dream. Read show notes. 

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]]> By declaring a federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro, President Michel Temer hopes to improve his electoral chances. But polling at 1%, his reelection dream might be just that... a dream. Read show notes. 

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406255269 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:06:57 -0500 1250 full false Rio security intervention Rio security intervention Brazilian President Michel Temer announced on February 16 that national Armed Forces would intervene in Rio de Janeiro's security system. The intervention plan has several political implications - and multiple question marks hang over the motives behind the measure. Journalists Gustavo Ribeiro, Diego Iraheta, and Ciara Long comment on what happens to Rio and Brazil moving forward. Read show notes

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]]> Brazilian President Michel Temer announced on February 16 that national Armed Forces would intervene in Rio de Janeiro's security system. The intervention plan has several political implications - and multiple question marks hang over the motives behind the measure. Journalists Gustavo Ribeiro, Diego Iraheta, and Ciara Long comment on what happens to Rio and Brazil moving forward. Read show notes

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]]> The Brazilian Report tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/402705096 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:43:57 -0500 1583 full false