Explaining Brazil

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Explaining Brazil episodes

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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31 min
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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24 min
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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34 min
May 04, 2023 Web Summit Rio special
This week, The Brazilian Report has been on the ground at Web Summit Rio, one of the world's biggest tech events, being held outside of Europe for the first time. Over four days of panels, lectures, and events, Web Summit Rio has its full capacity, attracting more than 21,000 attendees from 91 countries. Show notes.

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26 min
April 26, 2023 Explosive January 8 hearings about to begin
Congressional inquiries make up for their limited powers with their very public nature, being more suited to political point-scoring than real accountability. Show notes.

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24 min
April 19, 2023 Lula's new world order
Brazilian allies saw Lula as a man who would recover Brazil's international clout. Three months, several statements, and a visit to China later, they may no longer be so sure. Show notes.

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30 min
April 12, 2023 100-day summary
The Brazilian Report and the Wilson Center's Brazil Institute hosted an event to discuss Lula's first 100 days in office. What can we make of the start of the new government? Read our special report on the government's first achievements and challenges.

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1 hr 58 min
April 05, 2023 Bolsonaro trial nears verdict
This week, Brazil's top electoral court reaches the final stage of a trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of abusing his political power to sow disinformation in the voting system. If convicted, he will lose his political rights. Show notes.

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March 29, 2023 Congressional cold war
The heads of the House and Senate are locked in a cold war over how Congress should appraise provisional decrees submitted by the federal government. Show notes.

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March 22, 2023 A new fiscal anchor to navigate the storm
Markets are patiently waiting to hear the Lula government's proposal for a new fiscal anchor to replace Brazil's lame-duck spending cap. We discuss what the plan may look like and how it would be received. Show notes.

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38 min