Isabela Cruz

Isabela Cruz

Isabela holds a degree in law and a master's in social sciences. She covers politics, the justice system and public policy.

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
👎 Chronicle of a decree rejection foretold

👎 Chronicle of a decree rejection foretold

The government loses yet another battle in Congress. A BRICS Summit suddenly filled with storylines. And the latest from the Bolsonaro trial

Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz, +1
Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil
🏳️‍🌈 São Paulo honors graying LGBT+ community

🏳️‍🌈 São Paulo honors graying LGBT+ community

São Paulo’s LGBT+ Parade will spotlight the challenges of aging within the community, while bringing big business to the city

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
🏦 Rate expectations

🏦 Rate expectations

There’s no consensus ahead of today’s Central Bank rate decision. Carlos Bolsonaro is facing criminal charges after the feds issue an investigation report. Brazil has been bird flu-free for a month

Isabela Cruz
Letícia Arcoverde
Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz, +2
Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil
🌊 Brazil’s Blue Amazon

🌊 Brazil’s Blue Amazon

Ahead of COP30, Brazil is seeking to lead discussions over the conservation of oceans. The country has its own massive marine area, which it calls its “Blue Amazon”

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
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🎖️ Plot at the Palace

🎖️ Plot at the Palace

We analyze Jair Bolsonaro’s interrogation in the Supreme Court’s coup-plotting case. Antitrust authorities are set to weigh in on the media’s fight with Google. Hugo Motta learns more about his power as speaker of the House.

Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +1
Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil
🙏 From pulpit to paperback

🙏 From pulpit to paperback

Devotional books are a trend in Brazil, bursting the bubble of practicing Christians

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
🔔 Record breaker

🔔 Record breaker

Brazil’s main stock index reaches new highs, riding global markets' coattails. Congress is not equipped to deal with the complexities of online gambling regulations. The plan to improve Brazil’s internet cable infrastructure

Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +1
Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil
💎 Brazilian bling

💎 Brazilian bling

While the global luxury fashion market shows signs of fatigue, Brazil is moving in the opposite direction

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Guide to BrazilGuide to Brazil
🧳 Brazil’s big bet on business tourism

🧳 Brazil’s big bet on business tourism

After decades of selling itself as a land of sun, sand and sensuality, Brazil is now working to rebrand as a reliable hub for business travel

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
🌾 Suing for soy

🌾 Suing for soy

Grain traders are being taken to court over the Brazilian Amazon’s Soy Moratorium. A House committee is considering whether to suspend coup-plotting charges against Bolsonaro ally Ramagem. Venture capital and AI up for debate at Web Summit

Gustavo Ribeiro
Letícia Arcoverde
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +2