Explaining Brazil

Washington has tried to get Brazil to condemn "Russia aggression" in Ukraine. But Bolsonaro has his reasons to keep a safe distance from the current geopolitical crisis.Read show notes. — Support the show

President Jair Bolsonaro's demeanor has made Brazil's South American neighbors hit the pause button on multilateral initiatives. That could have terrible consequences for the region. Read show notes. — Support the show

Federal civil servants threaten to go on strike next week, which could cause a government shutdown just months from the presidential election.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport)

As 2021 draws to a close, our newsroom is about to launch a new report laying out the main trends for Brazil’s economy, politics, and the environment in the year to come. Support the show

After much comings and goings, Bolsonaro has found a new party, in an arrangement that will help shape Brazil's political landscape for 2022 and beyond. Read show notes. — Support the show

This time last year, Brazilian citizens were unsure if they would ever get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Now, the country has immunized 80 percent of its adult population. Read show notes. — Support the show

Javier Milei is a vaccine skeptic, climate change denier, libertarian economist … and now, one of the biggest political stars in Argentinian politics. Read show notes. — Support the show

Brazil showed up in the west of Scotland ready to listen and compromise with the international community. But were its commitments enough?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport)

Seen as Chile's answer to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, José Antonio Kast has been consistently rising in polls since early in September. Could he win on November 21?Read show notes. — https://brazilian.report/podcast/2021/11/04/chile-kast-election/Support the show

The writing is on the wall: the government is about to obliterate the federal spending cap. One economist believes it is now time for damage limitation, at best.Read show notes. — Support the show

Members of the Covid hearings committee disagree on whether to indict President Jair Bolsonaro for genocide against indigenous groups and murder.  Read show notes. — This episode used the music "Infados" by Kevin MacLeodSupport the show

A deal between Brazil and Argentina breathes new life into the Mercosur trade alliance. At least until the next crisis, that is.  Read show notes. — This episode used the music "Infados" by Kevin MacLeod and "Lurking" by Silent Partner, from the YouTube Audio Library.Support the show

Brazil's consumer price index is set to hit the 10-percent mark this week. And historical data shows that high inflation and a poor economic outlook are bad omens for incumbent presidents. Read show notes. — Support the show

Two major Brazilian HMOs are accused of treating Covid patients as guinea pigs, administering chloroquine and other drugs without their knowledge — and allegedly at the behest of the Bolsonaro government. Read show notes. — This episode sampled the song Infados by Kevin MacLeod, from the YouTube Audio Library.Support the show

Last week's midterm primaries in Argentina delivered what was arguably the worst electoral defeat Peronism has ever suffered. But the problem goes beyond short-term woes. Read show notes. — Support the show

The government has delivered very little and has been a source of instability for the Brazilian economy. So what keeps market agents from turning on Bolsonaro? Read show notes. — Support the show

Bolsonaro is threatening to disregard Supreme Court rulings from now on. So how should the political system react to a president who doesn't want to play by the rules? (This episode was recorded live on Tuesday, Sep 7.) Read show notes. — Support the show

In six days, pro-Bolsonaro supporters will stage demonstrations in multiple cities. The unfolding of Brazil's political crisis depends on how big the turnout will be.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport)

Many fear September 7 could be Brazil's own version of the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots. Given the scenario in Brazil, a similar movement could have much bloodier consequences. Read show notes. — Support the show

While President Jair Bolsonaro seems to have very little interest in foreign affairs, serving in peacekeeping missions is a badge of honor for the Brazilian military — which holds enormous influence with Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — Support the show