Explaining Brazil
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The Brazilian Report is an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider's view on current affairs in Brazil.
Explaining Brazil
22h ago
A new report maps and details the activities and ideologies of more than 20 far-right extremist groups operating in Brazil.
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Explaining Brazil
1w ago
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.
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Explaining Brazil
2w ago
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
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3w ago
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
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Explaining Brazil
1M ago
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.
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Explaining Brazil
1M ago
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?
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Explaining Brazil
1M ago
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?
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Explaining Brazil
2M ago
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
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Explaining Brazil
2M ago
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.
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Explaining Brazil
2M ago
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.
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