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.

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💎 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
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🧳 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
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🌾 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
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📉 Barrels and balances

📉 Barrels and balances

With oil prices lower than forecast, the federal government is weighing up extra oil auctions to bring in added revenue. Social security scandal could lead to inquiry in Congress. And the future of AI in the workplace

Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +1
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♟️ First moves of the third way

♟️ First moves of the third way

The right makes moves ahead of 2026, as Lula’s polling numbers improve. Authorities consider splitting the baby on Jan. 8 amnesty. And the latest from Web Summit Rio

Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +1
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🧑‍⚖️ Let bylaws be bygones?

🧑‍⚖️ Let bylaws be bygones?

A sweeping bill to overhaul Brazil’s Civil Code is set to address hundreds of issues affecting the daily lives of Brazilians. Experts warn the proposed changes could create new legal uncertainties and trigger a surge in litigation

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
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🎙️ COP30: Are locals ready to shape policies?

🎙️ COP30: Are locals ready to shape policies?

In this Explaining Brazil Plus episode, Lise Tupiassu of the Federal University of Pará gives us her on-the-ground perspective on what should be in the spotlight regarding COP30 in the Amazon

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
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🌇 Brazil is more urban than you think

🌇 Brazil is more urban than you think

While it is known for wide open spaces, sprawling agribusiness and the vast Amazon, Brazil is actually much more of an urban country than outsiders might think

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz
Brazil DailyBrazil Daily
🏥 Gut check for Bolsonaro
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🏥 Gut check for Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro undergoes abdominal surgery. Lula grilled over transparency issues. Brazilian uncertainty rises.

Gustavo Ribeiro
Isabela Cruz
Gustavo Ribeiro, +1
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🔥 Cane you believe Eike Batista?
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🔥 Cane you believe Eike Batista?

Eike Batista, once hailed as one of Brazil’s most visionary entrepreneurs, saw his empire collapse under the weight of unmet promises and criminal investigations. He is now attempting a comeback

Isabela Cruz
Isabela Cruz