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In 1964, amidst the Cold War tensions, President João Goulart, under pressure from both society and the military, was ousted, leading to a 21-year military regime in Brazil. In this episode, well explore the Brazilian military dictatorship: its inception, key events, and conclusion. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
A NEW REPORT MAPS AND DETAILS THE ACTIVITIES AND IDEOLOGIES OF MORE THAN 20 FAR-RIGHT EXTREMIST GROUPS OPERATING IN BRAZIL. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
PRESIDENT LULA'S APPROVAL RATINGS HAVE FALLEN SHARPLY IN RECENT MONTHS. WE ASKED @MARIOSBESSA WHETHER IT IS ALREADY TIME FOR HIM TO HIT THE PANIC BUTTON. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
RADICAL FAR-RIGHT POLITICIANS WERE CHOSEN TO BE THE HEADS OF SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STANDING COMMITTEES IN BRAZIL'S HOUSE, SHOWING SOME FRAILTIES IN THE LULA GOVERNMENT'S POSITION IN CONGRESS Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
The Cerrado has a strategic significance beyond Brazil: no other biome has such a key role to play in furthering food security while continuing to protect such rich biodiversity Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Jair Bolsonaro got thousands of supporters on the streets of São Paulo. But the rally, although big in size, was no game changer for him. @euanmarshall, Isabela Cruz, and @CedeSilva explain why. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
BRAZIL'S PRESIDENT CREATED A DIPLOMATIC UPROAR FOR HIS LATEST COMMENTS ON THE ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT, BUT WHY WOULD LULA TAKE SUCH A STRONG ANTI-ISRAEL STANCE? Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
More farmers in Mato Grosso are filing for bankruptcy; climate conditions are set to reduce crop yields this year … But is the Brazilian agro sector really facing a crisis? Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
The 2024 congressional year has plenty of pitfalls in store for President Lula and his administration. We explain what to look out for over the coming 12 months Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Charged with carrying out the 2018 murder of city councilor Marielle Franco, ex-cop Ronnie Lessa has taken a plea deal. And press reports say the gunman has given up the name of the man in charge of ordering the assassination. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
FACIAL RECOGNITION TOOLS, USING AI-POWERED ALGORITHMS, HAVE BEEN USED EXTENSIVELY IN BRAZILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT. BUT THERE IS HEATED DEBATE ON WHETHER THESE ALGORITHMS CARRY RACIST BIAS AND PROPAGATE EXISTING INEQUALITIES. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
THE JANUARY 8 RIOTS WERE PROOF OF HOW POLARIZED BRAZILIAN SOCIETY WAS. ONE YEAR LATER, IT MIGHT BE EVEN MORE POLARIZED — SO TWO EXPERTS BELIEVE. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
In the last podcast of 2023, we analyze the tax reform approved by Congress Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Brazil pledged to launch a global alliance against hunger during the year it will hold the G20 presidency. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
IN VENEZUELA, NICOLÁS MADURO SEEMS HELL-BENT ON ANNEXING A LARGE (AND OIL-RICH) PART OF GUYANA. BRAZIL HAS MOBILIZED ARMORED VEHICLES TO ITS NORTHERN BORDER. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Lulas choice of Justice Minister Flávio Dino to sit on the Supreme Court has attracted criticism from both sides of the aisle Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
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The Federal Police have arrested three men suspected of links to Hezbollah. They would be recruiting Brazilians to carry out extremist acts in the country. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
São Paulo faced a massive power outage in recent days. The shortcomings of a private electricity provider rekindled debates about the privatization of public services Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
The Senate finally has a draft tax reform, but it includes several changes to the version approved by the House in July and creates even more exceptions to benefit specific sectors Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
If Javier Milei were to win the presidential race in Argentina, his government is bound to be anything but business as usual for Brazil. Marina Pera, the Southern Cone political risk analyst at Control Risks, explains why. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
CONGRESS DECIDED TO INVESTIGATE THE JANUARY 8 RIOTS IN BRASÍLIA. THE INVESTIGATION PROMISED TO IDENTIFY THOSE WHO RANSACKED GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WHO INCITED AND FINANCED THESE ACTIONS — BUT IT IS ENDING IN A DAMP SQUIB. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
The latest intensification of violence between Israel and Palestine poses a threat to Brazil diplomats, as the country is temporarily heading the UN Security Council. We look at Brazils Middle East track record. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
After the primary win of Javier Milei, Argentinas final presidential elections are coming into view — and the madcap libertarian economist is still the clear favorite. We look at what to expect from the vote over the border in Argentina. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
In the largest Amazon state, officials expect all but one municipality to declare a full state of emergency in the coming weeks. With rivers drying up, the region risks ending up isolated Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
WHILE JAIR BOLSONARO'S UN SPEECHES WERE AIMED AT A DOMESTIC AUDIENCE, LULA BROUGHT HIS FOREIGN POLICY AGENDA TO THE STAGE. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
ON SEPTEMBER 11, CHILE REMEMBERED THE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY COUP THAT USHERED IN NEARLY THREE DECADES OF AUTHORITARIAN RULE UNDER GEN. PINOCHET. WE LOOK AT THE ROLE OF BRAZILIAN AGENTS IN HELPING UNSEAT THE SOCIALIST PRESIDENT SALVADOR ALLENDE. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Bolsonaros supporters are calling for their own #stayathome campaign for this years September 7 Independence Day celebrations. @euanmarshall and @amandafaudi explain how the holiday took on new significance in recent years, and the motives behind the Bolsonarista boycott. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
Brazils Supreme Court and Congress are separately debating a legal argument that could render indigenous land claims completely unfeasible. Editor @euanmarshall speaks to Adriana Ramos (@naosoumaismess) from NGO @socioambiental to find out whats at stake. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
THIS WEEK'S BRICS SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG COULD SEE THE BLOC EXPAND FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE SOUTH AFRICA'S MEMBERSHIP IN 2010. HOW MIGHT THAT AFFECT BRAZIL'S ROLE? HOW POWERFUL MIGHT THE BRICS BECOME? @EUANMARSHALL AND @CEDESILVA BREAK DOWN THE LATEST. Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport
