Isabela holds a degree in law and a master's in social sciences. She covers politics, the justice system and public policy.
Brazil Daily
Aug 15, 2025
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The Supreme Court is on the verge of scheduling Bolsonaro’s criminal trial. Banco do Brasil’s poor profit results. The violence faced by human rights defenders in Brazil.
Aug 12, 2025
3 min read
Lula’s call to Xi Jinping shows Brazil’s delicate US-China balancing act. Aide-turned-foe threatens “revelations” about Moraes. Electricity bills the villain in Brazil’s latest inflation reading.
Brazil Sports
Aug 9, 2025
A symbol of elite tradition, Brazil’s jockey clubs are mired in debt and risk losing prime real estate.
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Aug 5, 2025
Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest. A timeline of the Bolsonaro case: from the January 8 riots to now. BP strikes oil in the pre-salt layer.
Aug 4, 2025
5 min read
Diesel imports from Russia could create more tariff problems for Brazil. Bolsonarism is weakened, but Lula’s position is not exactly comfortable. Governors try to get more power over security issues.
Jul 31, 2025
Trump confirms 50% tariffs, but with exceptions. US sanctions a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. Is Trump forcing a Brazilian alignment with China?
Guide to Brazil
Jul 27, 2025
For the first time in history, the Supreme Court will try a former president and high-ranking military officers for crimes against democracy. Here's how Brazilian law handles such cases.
Jul 24, 2025
Brazil seeks to step up its efforts to avoid economic chaos before August 1. The country to join the ICJ case decrying genocide in Gaza. The risks of self-dealing and personal enrichment inherent in Brazil’s budgetary grant system.
Podcast
Jul 23, 2025
2 min read
Professor Filipe Campante of Johns Hopkins sees little room for success in negotiations between Brazil and the US, as only the former is following the rule of law.
Brazil Business
Jul 16, 2025
Brazilian planemaker Embraer could see a hit rivaling its Covid downturn if the US follows through with 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, its CEO warns
Jul 13, 2025
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.
Brazil Agro
Jul 7, 2025
While the federal government debates how to impose a cattle traceability system, the state of Mato Grosso — host of the World Meat Congress — opts for a private ‘Green Passport’
Jul 6, 2025
On social media, foreigners celebrate the free care provided by the world’s largest public health system. Learn why Brazil’s SUS stands out internationally for many more reasons.
Jun 29, 2025
Alongside Turkey, Brazil reached a nuclear agreement with Iran back in 2010 — but major powers refused to back it. Experts unpack why the deal never went through, and the ensuing fallout.
Jun 26, 2025
The government loses yet another battle in Congress. A BRICS Summit suddenly filled with storylines. And the latest from the Bolsonaro trial
Jun 22, 2025
São Paulo’s LGBT+ Parade will spotlight the challenges of aging within the community, while bringing big business to the city
Jun 18, 2025
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
Jun 15, 2025
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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”
Jun 11, 2025
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.
Jun 8, 2025
Devotional books are a trend in Brazil, bursting the bubble of practicing Christians
May 14, 2025
6 min read
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
May 11, 2025
While the global luxury fashion market shows signs of fatigue, Brazil is moving in the opposite direction
May 4, 2025
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
May 2, 2025
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
Apr 30, 2025
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
