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- Brazil’s hidden racism: the truth behind the numbers
In our book club, economist Alysson Portella discusses the figures that unravel the structures of racial inequality in the country and points out ways to overcome it.
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31 min - Cutting the Central Bank's cord?
Brazil's Central Bank has enjoyed political autonomy since 2021, and Congress is analyzing a bill to make it financially independent, too. But this freedom has not come without controversy
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44 min - X marks the spat
After months of feuding between tech mogul Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the billionaire announced the closure of X's Brazil operations
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33 min - 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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35 min - 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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35 min - 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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31 min - 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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42 min - 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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22 min - 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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42 min - 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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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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