Explaining Brazil

By The Brazilian Report

News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

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The podcast currently has 387 episodes available.

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July 12, 2023 Better equipped to fight corruption?
Corruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office. Show notes.
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July 05, 2023 Bolsonaro banned for good?
The Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period. Show notes.
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June 28, 2023 The Central Bank's Jekyll & Hyde moment
Less than a week after issuing a hawkish statement on its latest policy decision, the Central Bank changed its tone, and made markets anticipate imminent interest rate cuts. Show notes.
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June 21, 2023 Do-or-die moment for Mercosur and the EU?
The EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. Show notes.

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June 14, 2023 How YouTube helped pollute Brazil's public discourse
YouTube’s recommendation algorithm might have been a key weapon for the far-right to firehose public discourse with disinformation. Read show notes.
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June 07, 2023 The legacy of June 2013
Ten years after Brazil's June 2013 protests, we look back and analyze what they meant, where they came from, and what legacy they have left us. Show notes.
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May 31, 2023 Lula not so green after all?
For foreign observers, Lula's environmental promises were among the most important facets of his campaign. And less than six months in, there are fears that many of these pledges may have been empty words. Show notes.
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May 24, 2023 Brazil and effective multilateralism
Wars, pandemics, and global inequalities show that countries need to work together in order to thrive. We explore how to achieve effective multilateralism, and where Brazil fits into the global equation. Show notes.
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May 17, 2023 Petrobras ends pricing parity policy
Since mid-2016, Petrobras had pegged fuel prices in refineries to international fluctuations. That policy is gone four and a half months into the Lula administration. Show notes.
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May 10, 2023 Why the world should pay attention to Brazil's 'Fake News Bill'
As the world debates social media regulation, Brazil's Congress and Supreme Court are tackling the issue as we speak. We discuss why the world should be paying notice. Show notes.
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