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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August 14, 2024 50 years of Brazil-China relations
Over the past five decades, Brazil and China have forged a complex and dynamic partnership, evolving from cautious diplomatic ties to becoming key economic and political allies on the global stage.
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August 07, 2024 Brazil's Olympic fever
A look at Brazil's big medal wins, prospects for the final days of the Games, and how Brazilian athletes are funded.
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July 31, 2024 Venezuela's vexed vote
Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday, but the opposition and a long list of observers find the announced results difficult to believe. Read show notes
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July 24, 2024 Brazilian democracy: stronger than we thought? - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil
In our book club, professor Carlos Pereira argues that certain institutional features ensured that Bolsonaro's authoritarian initiatives never became a credible threat
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July 17, 2024 Can Lula fix his relationship with Congress?
Despite strategic moves to distribute cabinet positions to center and center-right parties, this has not guaranteed Lula a stable coalition. Some in the president's camp are calling for a reset in negotiations with Congress — but is that possible? Read show notes
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July 03, 2024 Gun debate becoming ubiquitous in Brazil's Congress
Debates about gun rights and regulations are becoming more and more common in 21st century Brazil, and we explore the forces behind the most prominent arguments. Read show notes
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June 26, 2024 Markets give Lula a Real reality check
The Brazilian real turns 30 next week. But the currency is reaching the landmark amid an incredible rout, caused by fiscal concerns. Read show notes

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June 19, 2024 Global ambitions, domestic neglect?
Since returning to the Brazilian presidency, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shown something of a preference for foreign policy, potentially to the detriment of domestic politics. He's traveled the world, appearing at almost every international summit that will have him, with the articulated goal of "repositioning" Brazil on the world stage. Read show notes
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June 11, 2024 Strike as an environmental risk
Why disgruntled civil servants are a risk to Brazil's environmental goals. Read show notes
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June 07, 2024 The Brazilians evangelizing the Middle East - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil
A family left Brazil for Afghanistan in the 2000s, aiming to convert Muslims to Christianity. Adriana Carranca talks to Isabela Cruz about this story and the political dynamics surrounding it, as she explained in her work "Soul By Soul." Watch the full interview on Patreon for free!
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