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About Articles Newsletters Podcast Search Login Free trial AllPowerInsiderCoronavirus2022 RaceBusinessTechPodcastSocietyEnvironmentLatin AmericaOpinionTourismGuide to Brazil Society ‘Disappearance’ of indigenous community sheds light on Yanomami gold mining drama After accusing trespassing gold miners of raping and murdering a young indigenous girl, entire Yanomami village 'disappears' and causes commotion. Encroachment of illegal gold mining is an existential threat to indigenous groups 21 hours ago • Euan Marshall Live Insider Bolsonaro stands by pardon of convicted lawmaker 13 hours ago 2022 Race One in four Brazilians could change their vote to avoid a runoff 13 hours ago Insider Brazil’s Economy Minister raises empty talk of income tax changes 14 hours ago Latin America What Mexico can learn from Bolivia about lithium AMLO has put Mexico’s lithium sector in state hands and hopes to take example from Bolivia’s nationalized model. But the lessons to be learned are perhaps not the ones he thinks 20 hours ago • Lucas Berti Power One governor’s race foreshadows complicated election dynamics Brazil will face Political mess in Alagoas state could have important lessons for the general elections, as House Speaker Arthur Lira flexes his electoral muscles in his home state 1 day ago • Beatriz Rey Society A year after Rio’s “most lethal police raid,” mothers still ask for justice Residents of Jacarezinho say little has changed since a May 2021 drug bust left 28 dead. Police abuse remains commonplace 2 days ago • Natália Scarabotto Business Big business wants constitutional hedge against Lula Influential businessmen fear the economic policies Lula could implement and lobby for pro-market principles to be included in the Brazilian Constitution 2 days ago • André Spigariol Power Brazilian families have never been in so much debt Growing indebtedness has been fueled by low incomes, rising inflation and now soaring interest rates 3 days ago • Ana Ferraz Latin America The challenges facing Rodrigo Chaves in Costa Rica Ambitious plans will have to confront a fragmented legislature, high unemployment, and a heavy public debt burden 3 days ago • Lucas Berti Power Trumpeting a centrist message and his legacy, Lula officially launches presidential bid "We did a lot, but it is possible to do a lot more," Lula announced, as he promised to strengthen environmental and education policies, invest in healthcare, and find solutions for the economy 4 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro, Amanda Audi and Guilherme Mendes Latin America Petro assassination plot dredges up history of murdered candidates in Colombia A presidential hopeful denouncing plans to assassinate him can be a worrying development anywhere, but it is something that cannot be ignored in Colombia, where precedents abound 4 days ago • Ignacio Portes Tech Tech Roundup: Data protection and academia The legal uncertainty around what is and isn't allowed can be a deterrent to innovation and science 5 days ago • Ana Ferraz Opinion U.S. case helps contextualize Brazil’s ethanol policy scenario Unlike corn-based ethanol in the U.S., Brazil's sugarcane ethanol industry was battered by the Covid pandemic. The future of the country's policies could be a key diplomatic issue going forward 5 days ago • Peter Sufrin Articles Newsletters Live Blog Podcast Cartoons Videos Check our plans Trending now #jairBolsonaro21 hours ago: Military linked to the government sought anti-voting data#elections16 hours ago: One in four Brazilians could change their vote to avoid a runoff#congress22 hours ago: Bolsonaro son captured BRL 10 million in pork-barreling scheme Cartoons +More Brazil split between those who have food and those who don’t Coronavirus +More Brazil estimated Covid underreporting just 2 percent, per WHO report Number of the week +More Brazilians are spending more abroad Demand for travel has seen a notable increase, but it remains below pre-pandemic levels, held back by high fuel prices, rising inflation, and a still-disfavorable exchange rate Power +More One governor’s race foreshadows complicated election dynamics Brazil will face Political mess in Alagoas state could have important lessons for the general elections, as House Speaker Arthur Lira flexes his electoral muscles in his home state Society +More ‘Disappearance’ of indigenous community sheds light on Yanomami gold mining drama After accusing trespassing gold miners of raping and murdering a young indigenous girl, entire Yanomami village 'disappears' and causes commotion. Encroachment of illegal gold mining is an existential threat to indigenous groups Number of the week +More Brazilians are spending more abroad Demand for travel has seen a notable increase, but it remains below pre-pandemic levels, held back by high fuel prices, rising inflation, and a still-disfavorable exchange rate How much richer is Brasília than the rest of Brazil? Per capita income in the Brazilian capital is 260 percent higher than in Maranhão, the country’s poorest state With inflation at a 19-year high, this year’s Easter eggs are shrinking The price of consumer items traditionally bought at Easter, such as chocolate eggs, sardines, or salt cod, is rising even faster than inflation Brazil’s public debt could hit 90 percent of GDP A new report highlights Brazil’s worsening debt trajectory, impacted by the pandemic, global inflation, and the upcoming general election Central Bank workers’ strike still threatens PIX Central Bank services could be disrupted. And there’s a risk of strikes widening should police earn a raise while Central Bank staff do not Tech +More Tech Roundup: Data protection and academia The legal uncertainty around what is and isn't allowed can be a deterrent to innovation and science 5 days ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Roundup: Brazil’s wants to attract semiconductor producers The government is hoping Brazil can become a major semiconductor hub, offering an alternative to Asian markets 2 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Roundup: Why are unicorns firing so many people? After growing at astonishing rates, Brazilian unicorns have now begun a wave of layoffs 3 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Videos +More Latest Newsletters +More Premium Brazil Daily ? A grave miscalculation 21 hours ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Standard Premium Brazil Weekly ? Brazilian wheat booms 2 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Premium Latin America Weekly ? Bolivia is holding prices down 7 days ago • Ignacio Portes and Lucas Berti Podcast +More Explaining Brazil #196: Will Biden keep a close eye on Brazil’s elections? Explaining Brazil #195: Bolsonaro rattles institutions. Could they break? Explaining Brazil #194: Jair calls time on the pandemic Explaining Brazil #193: Why Venezuela will lead the world in growth Explaining Brazil #192: Brazilian ‘third way’ crashes and burns IBOVESPA (ˆBVSP) -0.14% 103,109.94 pts Last update: 13 hours ago Currency in BRL Opinion +More U.S. case helps contextualize Brazil’s ethanol policy scenario Peter Sufrin 5 days ago Are Brazilian institutions working? Well, it’s complicated Fernando Bizzarro 2 weeks ago Lula and Bolsonaro are not the same when it comes to democracy Beatriz Rey 2 weeks ago YouTubeTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedIn About usSubscribeMy accountTerms and ConditionsNewslettersBrazil DailyBrazil WeeklyCartoonsPodcastVideosPowerBusinessTechSocietyEnvironmentCoronavirusLatin AmericaOpinionTourismSportsGuide to Brazil © 2022 - The Brazilian Report - News from Brazil in English | Politics, Economics LatestNewslettersVideosPodcastSubscribe Close search All Articles Newsletters Podcast Videos Cartoons Load more results Power One governor’s race foreshadows complicated election dynamics Brazil will face Political mess in Alagoas state could have important lessons for the general elections, as House Speaker Arthur Lira flexes his electoral muscles in his home state 1 day ago • Beatriz Rey Power Brazilian families have never been in so much debt Growing indebtedness has been fueled by low incomes, rising inflation and now soaring interest rates 3 days ago • Ana Ferraz Power Trumpeting a centrist message and his legacy, Lula officially launches presidential bid "We did a lot, but it is possible to do a lot more," Lula announced, as he promised to strengthen environmental and education policies, invest in healthcare, and find solutions for the economy 4 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro, Amanda Audi and Guilherme Mendes Power How a Brazilian labor party became a far-right stronghold The PTB has moved far from its origins defending labor rights, now becoming the epitome of the Brazilian far-right in a bid to regain relevance 1 week ago • Amanda Audi Power Lula’s campaign confusion could play into Bolsonaro’s hands At the end of 2021, Lula looked to be a shoo-in for the presidential election. However, his lead has narrowed, while campaign mishaps are doing nothing to help his cause 1 week ago • Guilherme Mendes Insider Bolsonaro stands by pardon of convicted lawmaker 13 hours ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Insider Brazil’s Economy Minister raises empty talk of income tax changes 13 hours ago • Amanda Audi Insider South American football association raises penalty for racism cases 14 hours ago • Lucas Berti Insider Central Bank still more optimistic about inflation 19 hours ago • Ana Ferraz Insider Bolsonaro son captured BRL 10 million in pork-barreling scheme 19 hours ago • Guilherme Mendes Coronavirus Brazil estimated Covid underreporting just 2 percent, per WHO report 6 days ago • Lucas Berti Coronavirus Brazilian regulators greenlight Merck Covid pill 6 days ago • TBR Newsroom Coronavirus Covid made other diseases deadlier in Brazil 1 week ago • Ana Ferraz Coronavirus Massive drop in vaccination leaves three in ten Brazilian children at risk 2 weeks ago • TBR Newsroom Coronavirus Feds investigate Lula’s allies for ventilator purchases 2 weeks ago • Amanda Audi 2022 Race One in four Brazilians could change their vote to avoid a runoff 13 hours ago • Amanda Audi 2022 Race Military linked to the government sought anti-voting data 18 hours ago • Guilherme Mendes 2022 Race Defense Minister wants to be notified of electoral decisions 2 days ago • Amanda Audi 2022 Race Lula allies seek bridge to military as attacks on voting system pile up 5 days ago • Guilherme Mendes 2022 Race New poll shows stability in Brazil’s presidential race 5 days ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Business Big business wants constitutional hedge against Lula Influential businessmen fear the economic policies Lula could implement and lobby for pro-market principles to be included in the Brazilian Constitution 2 days ago • André Spigariol Business E-commerce could help Brazil diversify its exports to China Brazil’s dependence on a limited portfolio of exports to China is risky – but a recent report explores how the e-commerce sector could provide opportunities for diversification 7 days ago • Ana Ferraz Business SEC files lawsuit against Brazilian mining giant Vale The U.S. securities regulator accuses Vale of deliberately misleading investors about the safety of its dams. One of them collapsed in 2019, killing 270 people 2 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro and Ana Ferraz Business How is China’s zero-Covid policy affecting Brazil? Issues concerning port terminals, supply chains, and demand could spell torment for Brazilian companies 2 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Business Lack of carbon market regulations force Brazilian airlines to play catch-up Airlines around the world will have to join a carbon offsetting scheme, but Brazil's companies can be hurt due to regulatory gaps 2 weeks ago • Guilherme Mendes Tech Tech Roundup: Data protection and academia The legal uncertainty around what is and isn't allowed can be a deterrent to innovation and science 5 days ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Tech Roundup: Brazil’s wants to attract semiconductor producers The government is hoping Brazil can become a major semiconductor hub, offering an alternative to Asian markets 2 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Tech Roundup: Why are unicorns firing so many people? After growing at astonishing rates, Brazilian unicorns have now begun a wave of layoffs 3 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Tech Roundup: PIX v. Crypto PIX, the instant payment gateway created by the Central Bank is easier to understand than the blockchain — and could steal market share from crypto 4 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Tech Tech Roundup: Brazilian startup creates ‘ESG Tinder’ Many investors complain that they have a hard time finding projects following ESG principles they can invest in. Now, there is a way to find these projects 1 month ago • Ana Ferraz Podcast Explaining Brazil #196: Will Biden keep a close eye on Brazil’s elections? A group of researchers from the U.S.-based Washington Brazil Office believe the threat of democratic rupture in Brazil is very real, and they want Joe Biden to react 7 days ago • Euan Marshall Podcast Explaining Brazil #195: Bolsonaro rattles institutions. Could they break? When the holder of the highest office in the land openly challenges judicial decisions, it spells a bad omen for the endurance of democratic institutions 2 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Podcast Explaining Brazil #194: Jair calls time on the pandemic After over two years and more than 660,000 deaths in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro is claiming "victory" over Covid-19 — but the government deserves no credit after its hapless pandemic response 3 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Podcast Explaining Brazil #193: Why Venezuela will lead the world in growth After years of economic debacle, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has adopted more pragmatic economic policies. And the results are showing 4 weeks ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Podcast Explaining Brazil #192: Brazilian ‘third way’ crashes and burns Unpopular politicians, no unifying candidate, and erratic moves have scuppered the chances of Brazil's democratic right in the 2022 election 1 month ago • Gustavo Ribeiro Society ‘Disappearance’ of indigenous community sheds light on Yanomami gold mining drama After accusing trespassing gold miners of raping and murdering a young indigenous girl, entire Yanomami village 'disappears' and causes commotion. Encroachment of illegal gold mining is an existential threat to indigenous groups 20 hours ago • Euan Marshall Society A year after Rio’s “most lethal police raid,” mothers still ask for justice Residents of Jacarezinho say little has changed since a May 2021 drug bust left 28 dead. Police abuse remains commonplace 2 days ago • Natália Scarabotto Society Haitian man spent 16 months in a Brazilian prison, waiting to be understood Haitians make up the second-largest refugee group in Brazil — and the predominance of their Creole language has led to some worrying cases of language barriers 3 weeks ago • Amanda Audi Society Brazil to declare the end of the pandemic. What next? Just months before the presidential election, the Brazilian government is formally claiming victory over the coronavirus. But experts warn that celebrations may be premature 3 weeks ago • Amanda Audi Society Paleopiracy revives colonialism spat over Brazil’s fossil protections Brazil has been home to countless groundbreaking paleontological studies in its history, yet so many of these fossils have been smuggled abroad to rich countries, yet to return 3 weeks ago • Ana Ferraz Environment Tens of thousands of environmental fines set to expire in Brazil Data from protection agencies shows that the government would need ten times more workers to properly enforce environmental controls 6 days ago • Guilherme Mendes Environment ‘War’ is coming to parts of the Amazon Brazil's inability to rein in Amazon deforestation has led to a scenario of widespread lawlessness, conflict, and pessimism about the forest's future 1 week ago • Guilherme Mendes Environment Brazil has the potential to go beyond forest restoration targets Researchers and private firms are analyzing the best ways to protest and restore Brazil's deforested biomes. Scientists say focusing on secondary vegetation is key 3 weeks ago • Constance Malleret Environment Brazil’s untapped biomethane potential A byproduct of organic waste, this clean energy source could replace diesel and play an important role in the energy transition 1 month ago • Constance Malleret Environment How tech can curb deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado The Cerrado tropical savanna has been decimated by deforestation, now being home to much of Brazil's grain farming. Researchers want to show farmers that their crops rely on the Cerrado's preservation 2 months ago • Renato Alves Latin America What Mexico can learn from Bolivia about lithium AMLO has put Mexico’s lithium sector in state hands and hopes to take example from Bolivia’s nationalized model. But the lessons to be learned are perhaps not the ones he thinks 20 hours ago • Lucas Berti Latin America The challenges facing Rodrigo Chaves in Costa Rica Ambitious plans will have to confront a fragmented legislature, high unemployment, and a heavy public debt burden 3 days ago • Lucas Berti Latin America Petro assassination plot dredges up history of murdered candidates in Colombia A presidential hopeful denouncing plans to assassinate him can be a worrying development anywhere, but it is something that cannot be ignored in Colombia, where precedents abound 4 days ago • Ignacio Portes Latin America Latin American politics to feel the impact of recent fuel hikes Oil price shocks have often sparked socio-political unrest in Latin America. With slow growth and high inflation exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the region could see more turmoil this year 6 days ago • Lucas Berti Latin America Same-sex marriage next target for Cuba’s liberal reforms After overhauling its constitution in 2018, the Communist Party is now turning its attention to laws on family and gender, after admitting state-sanctioned homophobia in the past 1 week ago • Lucas Berti Opinion U.S. case helps contextualize Brazil’s ethanol policy scenario Unlike corn-based ethanol in the U.S., Brazil's sugarcane ethanol industry was battered by the Covid pandemic. The future of the country's policies could be a key diplomatic issue going forward 5 days ago • Peter Sufrin Opinion Are Brazilian institutions working? Well, it’s complicated President Jair Bolsonaro has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is acceptable in Brazilian politics. Some institutions are doing their best to provide him with some checks and balances, but that doesn't seem to be enough 2 weeks ago • Fernando Bizzarro Opinion Lula and Bolsonaro are not the same when it comes to democracy Many have tried to portray Lula and Jair Bolsonaro as two sides of the same coin. But Lula has a track record of respecting democracy — which the current president lacks 2 weeks ago • Beatriz Rey and Gustavo Ribeiro Opinion Brazilian Real getting less weak, but it’s not strong yet Brazil's currency has gained ground against the dollar thanks to a series of economic factors, but expect more volatility from here on out 2 weeks ago • Luciano Sobral Opinion How much of a role will Covid play in the Brazilian election? Politics around the world have felt the effects of the pandemic, to varying degrees. For Jair Bolsonaro, an aggravated coronavirus spread during the campaign could be the final nail in his coffin 3 weeks ago • Mauricio Moura Tourism War in Ukraine slowing down long-awaited recovery of Brazil’s travel industry High oil prices, a still-unfavorable exchange rate, and inflation that bites into consumers’ discretionary spending mean the sector still faces a hard post-Covid road ahead 1 month ago • Ana Ferraz Tourism Brazil is an emerging gay tourism hotspot, but the government doesn’t want to know Actions to promote gay tourism in the country have been actively ignored since Jair Bolsonaro came to power, despite Brazil having some of the world's best LGBTQ+-friendly spots 2 months ago • Amanda Audi Tourism Petrópolis disaster leaves a scar on Brazil’s historical landmarks With hundreds dead and much physical destruction, evidence emerges of authorities’ negligence in preparing prevention and mitigation strategies 3 months ago • Renato Alves and Ana Ferraz Tourism Idyllic canyon region tries to keep tourism alive after deadly disaster A deadly cliff collapse in Capitólio has left tourists scared to return, and locals afraid they will lose their revenue 3 months ago • Renato Alves Tourism While Brazil dithers on vaccine requirements, flights keep arriving The government has clashed against regulators over vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, dozens of flights arrived in Brazil from Omicron hotbeds 4 months ago • Janaína Camelo Guide to Brazil Brazil creates a visa for foreign “digital nomads” The country follows in the footsteps of dozens of nations around the world, offering temporary residence to people working remotely for foreign countries. Justice Ministry officials say it will attract foreign capital and boost tourism 3 months ago • Iure Pontes Vieira Guide to Brazil October 12: a celebration of Brazil’s patron saint According to legend, fishermen were inundated with fish to catch soon after finding an image of a black Virgin Mary. Since then, Our Lady of Aparecida has become Brazil's most popular and important saints 7 months ago • Euan Marshall Guide to Brazil The story of Christ the Redeemer, 90 years old Brazil's most popular tourist attraction, the story of how Christ the Redeemer came about is a fascinating one. This week's Rio celebrates the statue's 90th anniversary 7 months ago • Renato Alves Guide to Brazil The lesser-known story of the Brazilian Inquisition After terrorizing much of Spain and Portugal, the inquisition spread to many of these countries' colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas — including to Brazil 7 months ago • Renato Alves Guide to Brazil Paulo Mendes da Rocha leaves behind incomparable legacy in Brazilian architecture Among the most influential modernists in Brazilian history, Paulo Mendes da Rocha designed many of São Paulo's most famous tourist attractions and left a legacy of devoted followers 12 months ago • Renato Alves 9 good reasons to subscribe. Check our plans.