A breakdown of the key figures, opposition and policy priorities for Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Everything You Need to Know About Brazil's New Government
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Brendan O'Boyle
Jair Bolsonaro's Guru
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Brian Winter
Olavo de Carvalho might be the most important voice in Brazil’s incoming government. And he doesn’t even live there.
50 Years Ago, Brazil Virtually Legalized Torture and Censorship
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João Ricardo Dornelles
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.
Explainer: Latin American Countries' Rising Trade with China
China is the top commercial partner for Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, and the U.S. trade dispute is further binding those ties.
Is It Finally Getting Easier to Do Business in Brazil?
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Otaviano Canuto
Recent reforms have helped improve Brazil's business environment. Further changes could do away with the "Brazil cost" once and for all.
Brazil's Anti-Globalist Foreign Minister Won’t Get Everything He Wants
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Oliver Stuenkel
Ernesto Araújo's appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro's government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.
Explainer: Bolsonaro, Brazil, and the Environment
Is Brazil’s environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro?