Olavo de Carvalho might be the most important voice in Brazil’s incoming government. And he doesn’t even live there.

On Dec. 13, 1968, Brazil’s last military dictatorship sharply curtailed dissent. A special edition of “The Long View,” AQ’s recurring feature on Latin American history.

China is the top commercial partner for Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, and the U.S. trade dispute is further binding those ties.

Recent reforms have helped improve Brazil's business environment. Further changes could do away with the "Brazil cost" once and for all.

Ernesto Araújo's appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro's government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.

Is Brazil’s environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro?

There are political and technical obstacles to a deal, but a free trade agreement would benefit both countries.