Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
On Election Eve, Bolsonaro Solicits Votes for Allies in Municipal Contests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the final run-up to the municipal elections, President Jair Bolsonaro used his Facebook profile on Saturday, November 14th,...
Commander Says Brazilian Army “Not a Government Institution”, Has No Party Affiliation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Army Commander General Edson Pujol said on Friday, November 13th, that the institution is not part of the government...
Datafolha: Bolsonaro Approval Drops in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro's approval has deteriorated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, according to a Datafolha survey conducted...
After Bolsonaro Spoke of “Gunpowder”, U.S. Ambassador Praises Marine Corps
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - United States Ambassador to Brazil Todd Chapman published a message on Tuesday night, November 10th, congratulating the U.S. Marine...
Political Analysis: Bolsonaro Nods to Brazil’s Armed Forces Nationalist Wing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, November 10th, President Jair Bolsonaro declared that "when you run out of words, you must have gunpowder"....
São Paulo Private Hospitals Record Increased Covid Hospitalizations, Warn of Second Wave
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Between October and November, private hospitals in the city of São Paulo recorded an increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations. In...
Bolsonaro: “Diplomacy Alone Won’t Do; When Words Fail, Gunpowder Is Needed”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Halfway through an inflammatory speech during an event at the Planalto Palace, President Jair Bolsonaro indirectly referred to the...
Violence Escalates before Brazil’s Municipal Elections: 82 Murdered Candidates or Militants
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two candidates and three precinct detectives killed, a city councilor shot, four politically motivated crimes within a month. This is...
Russia Also Claims Sputnik V Vaccine Is Over 90 Percent Effective Against Covid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Russian government declared that the Sputnik V vaccine, produced by the Gamaleya Institute with the support of the...
Bahia Is State with Highest Level of Disapproval of Bolsonaro Administration
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The latest opinion polls have confirmed that the state is the main focus of rejection of Bolsonarism in the...
Bolsonaro Says He Is Not Sure He Will Seek Re-election in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday night, November 7th, that he is not sure whether he will seek re-election...
IBOPE: Nearing Elections, Bolsonaro Government’s Approval Drops in Seven Capitals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolsonaro government's approval dropped in seven capitals after the start of the electoral campaign. IBOPE (Brazilian Institute of...
World Leaders Recognize Biden’s Victory; Brazil Remains Silent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Although Donald Trump insists he will challenge the outcome of the election, Joe Biden has already received widespread recognition...
Biden’s Victory Could Add Pressure on Bolsonaro to Replace Two Ministers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Unless he takes a 180-degree turn in his foreign relations and environmental policies, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro risks becoming...