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🎰 China hedges, Semilla splinters

Beijing is no longer willing to loan money to Venezuela. And Guatemala’s embattled ruling coalition suffers an internal rift.

Lucas Berti, +1

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily

6 hours ago

⚖️ Trials, tariffs and Tarcísio

Bolsonaro’s criminal trial nears as the prosecutor general issues his closing arguments. Lula lays the foundations for potential Trump trade retaliations. The São Paulo governor is torn between defending his state’s interests and cozying up to Bolsonaro.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil AgroBrazil Agro

Jul 14, 2025

🍊 Trade war hits Brazilian farms

Trump’s new tariffs could deliver a huge blow to some key segments of agriculture, the one sector in which Brazil actually has a surplus with the US.

Letícia Arcoverde

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily

Jul 14, 2025

🎩 What does it mean to be “rich” in Brazil?

Brazil is developing its Trump tariff strategy. Changes in income tax exemptions could reveal a skewed view of who is “rich” in Brazil. Fiscal watchdogs are finding their own way to skirt spending rules.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil

Jul 13, 2025

⚖️ An open-door court

Brazil's Constitution opened the doors of the Supreme Court to parties and trade unions seeking to challenge decisions made by the congressional majority. Now, some lawmakers want to limit that access.

Isabela Cruz

Brazil SportsBrazil Sports

Jul 12, 2025

🏟️ Maracanazo, the loss that changed Brazil

75 years on, Brazil has long recovered from the 1950 Maracanazo. But what was once a “national tragedy” can now be understood as a crucial moment in Brazilian (and global) football history

Euan Marshall

LatAm ReportLatAm Report

Jul 11, 2025

😢 Haiti horrors and risk premiums

Haiti could once again become the largest humanitarian tragedy of the continent. And the risk of debt defaults across Latin America.

Ignacio Portes, +1

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily

+1+1

Jul 11, 2025

💣 Next day moves

Lula says he will hold off on any Trump retaliation, for now. Inflation remained above target in June, the sixth month in a row. Brazil’s new energy plan shows the risk of the system not being able to supply electricity during peak times.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Bolsonaro TrialBolsonaro Trial

Jul 11, 2025

📽️ Bolsonaro Trial: videos

A curated breakdown of the key moments and must-see perspectives from the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro — accused of plotting a coup to stay in power

The Brazilian Report

Brazil ClimateBrazil Climate

Jul 10, 2025

🛰️ Deforestation dip? Don’t count on it

Partial data suggests that Brazil’s all-important 2024-25 annual Amazon deforestation figure could show an increase, instead of the promised reduction.

Euan Marshall

Insider TalksInsider Talks