Appeals in the Spotlight: Bolsonaro’s Challenge to His Coup Conviction
In Brazil, where democracy's scars from a 1964 military coup linger, a former president's fate now tests the judiciary's own...
October 29, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Hidden Hand: Lula’s Fight to Tame the Centrão Machine
In the humid halls of Brasília, where Brazil's democracy hums with the barter of favors, President Luiz Inácio Lula da...
October 28, 2025
Drones Over the Favelas: Rio’s Cartel Crackdown Turns Deadly
On October 28, 2025, the hills of Rio's northern favelas erupted into chaos as 2,500 police officers launched Operação Contenção
October 28, 2025
Brazil’s Debt Warning Becomes Urgent: A 4% Fix To Stop Spiral, Says UBS
Brazil looks healthy on the surface—three straight years of growth above 3%, unemployment near record lows
October 28, 2025
Correios’ Record Loan Bid Puts Brazil’s Fiscal Guardrails to the Test
Brazil’s state-run postal operator, Correios, is seeking a R$20 billion ($3.77 billion) loan backed by a sovereign guarantee
October 28, 2025
At 80, Lula Sets Sights on 2026—A Test of Old Age and Experience
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned 80 on October 27 and says he will seek a new mandate in 2026....
October 28, 2025
From Lifeline To Liability? Brazil’s Welfare Surge Risks Jobs And Investment
Brazil spends heavily to keep millions from falling back into poverty—and the bill is no longer accelerating
October 27, 2025
Brazil’s Equatorial Margin Could Add $75 Billion to National GDP
Brazil just approved what could become the largest economic expansion in its northern regions' history—a decision that hinges
October 27, 2025
Diplomacy Without Drama: U.S.–Brazil Leaders Trade Warm Words, Not Concessions
45-minute huddle between the presidents of Brazil and the United States in Kuala Lumpur lifted no tariffs but changed the...
October 26, 2025