Brazilian Politics Podcast

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the new cycle of reforms, the municipal elections, Moro and Bolsonaro's relationship and much more!

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão dedicate an entire episode to discuss the current Brazilian Foreign Policy and its main challenges, including relationship with the United States, tension in Venezuela and opportunities with China. 

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão analyse the main achievements and developments of President Bolsonaro's administration in 2019 and discuss the key issues for 2020.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the new fiscal plan to help states, updates from Congress and the power of the Executive over the Legislative.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the context of the pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations, as well as its practical consequences. What are the impacts in the Pension Reform and in the Executive-Legislative relationship?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão discuss the Pension Reform debate in the House Special Committee, as well as challenges ahead in the domestic and foreign front.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the controversy around Petrobras. Will the state owned company be free to operate autonomously? Also, lessons learned by Bolsonaro after 100 days in power and the debate over censorship following a Supreme Court decision.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the first 100 days. Is the Government changing its posture or will we see more of the same?