Explaining Brazil

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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Jan 12, 2022 · 27 min
Bolsonaro picks a dangerous fight
Federal civil servants threaten to go on strike next week, which could cause a government shutdown just months from the presidential election. Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Dec 8, 2021 · 4 min
Teaser: What to expect from 2022 Brazil
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. Send us your feedback Support the show
Dec 1, 2021 · 19 min
A new home for Bolsonaro
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Nov 24, 2021 · 19 min
Brazil's vaccination success
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Nov 17, 2021 · 27 min
Argentina's far-right lion
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Nov 10, 2021 · 20 min
No longer a climate outlaw?
Brazil showed up in the west of Scotland ready to listen and compromise with the international community. But were its commitments enough? Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Nov 4, 2021 · 33 min
Will Chile get Kast away?
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/ Send us your feedback Support the show
Oct 27, 2021 · 20 min
An obituary for Brazil's spending cap
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Oct 20, 2021 · 17 min
The extent of Bolsonaro's pandemic crimes
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 MacLeod Send us your feedback Support the show
Oct 13, 2021 · 23 min
Saving Mercosur
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. Send us your feedback Support the show
Oct 6, 2021 · 19 min
A president's worst enemy
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Sep 29, 2021 · 18 min
Brazil's own Tuskegee Study
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. Send us your feedback Support the show
Sep 22, 2021 · 41 min
Peronism facing an existential crisis
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Sep 15, 2021 · 29 min
Bolsonomics
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Sep 8, 2021 · 1 hr
How to react to Bolsonaro?
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Sep 1, 2021 · 24 min
A nation holding its breath
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. Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Aug 25, 2021 · 27 min
Will Brazil have its own January 6 riots?
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Aug 18, 2021 · 23 min
Should Brazil reengage in Haiti?
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. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Aug 11, 2021 · 20 min
Companies face fines for data protection misdeeds
Brazilian data protection watchdog ANPD, the National Data Protection Authority, is now able to punish companies who mishandle customer data. But many questions around regulators still linger. Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show
Aug 3, 2021 · 19 min
Getting vaccines to the heart of the Amazon
With sparse transport infrastructure and precarious health services, getting medical supplies to Brazil's Amazon population is a huge challenge — something laid bare by Brazil's coronavirus vaccination push. Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show

Explaining Brazil

Support the show

Bolsonaro picks a dangerous fight

Teaser: What to expect from 2022 Brazil

A new home for Bolsonaro

Brazil's vaccination success

Argentina's far-right lion

No longer a climate outlaw?

Will Chile get Kast away?

An obituary for Brazil's spending cap

The extent of Bolsonaro's pandemic crimes

Saving Mercosur

A president's worst enemy

Brazil's own Tuskegee Study

Peronism facing an existential crisis

Bolsonomics

How to react to Bolsonaro?

A nation holding its breath

Will Brazil have its own January 6 riots?

Should Brazil reengage in Haiti?

Companies face fines for data protection misdeeds

Getting vaccines to the heart of the Amazon