Award-winning journalist, co-founder of The Brazilian Report. Holds a master’s degree in Political Science and Latin American studies from Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris.
Brazil Daily
Nov 4, 2025
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16 min read
Senate launches organized crime hearings committee. A look at Brazil’s illegal cigarette trade. The Armed Forces are given charge of security at COP30.
Nov 3, 2025
Brazil keeps its spot among top FDI destinations. An emergency plan to guard against summer blackouts. The Brazilian people supported last week’s violent police op in Rio.
Oct 31, 2025
In the fallout after Tuesday, politicians fight over public safety proposals. In an unrelated case, Rio’s governor could face impeachment. Feds bring in hacker gang behind major June cyber heist.
Oct 30, 2025
18 min read
The political project behind Tuesday’s bloody police operation in Rio. Brazil is facing a shortage of truck drivers. New defense budget gives Embraer more reasons to smile.
Oct 29, 2025
14 min read
Rio witnesses scenes of war after a brutal police operation to the north of the city.
Oct 28, 2025
Bolsonaro submits last appeal before coup conviction becomes final. More questions around a major data center project in Brazil’s Northeast. MBRF’s major halal meat deal.
Oct 27, 2025
15 min read
Lula and Trump meet in Malaysia. Lula’s polling recovery and where he goes from here. A vast operation to crack down on illegal gold mining in the Amazon.
Guide to Brazil
Oct 26, 2025
11 min read
The Brazilian census found that the country has more indigenous languages than previously thought. But they are less frequently used in daily life.
Brazil Sports
Oct 25, 2025
8 min read
A milestone for Brazilian basketball has arrived in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Oct 24, 2025
What to expect (and not to expect) from Lula’s meeting with Trump. Brazilian auto industry caught in the geopolitical crossfire. The government is to have its own betting company.
Oct 23, 2025
How social media is changing Congress. Brazil’s tax system hurt Netflix’s bottom line. Despite ESG claims, banks continue to fund oil ventures in the Amazon.
Oct 22, 2025
Supreme Court wants another go at Bolsonaro ally. Lula is facing unprecedented pressure over his next Supreme Court nomination. The fate of the income tax reform.
Oct 21, 2025
19 min read
Petrobras to drill for oil off the Amazon coast. Lula heads to Asia, where he could meet with Trump. Lula names a new cabinet member.
Oct 20, 2025
17 min read
A higher court faces a corruption scandal. A vote for decriminalizing abortions. Telenovelas have lost their cultural clout — but are still money-printing machines.
Oct 17, 2025
Vieira-Rubio meeting lays the groundwork for a Lula-Trump summit. An orbital satellite launch from Brazilian soil. Government hopes for a favorable decision on payroll tax breaks.
Podcast
Oct 16, 2025
4 min read
Justice Luís Roberto Barroso is retiring. We unpack how factors such as trust, political ties, and electoral considerations may guide President Lula’s next choice for the court.
State-run IT firm Serpro is developing an AI model for government use. The Batista brothers buy up a stake in nuclear power. New Saab facility strengthens Brazil’s defense aviation chops.
Oct 15, 2025
The vice president arrives in India for a crucial trip. Globo announces next year’s presidential debate will unseat famous soaps. Climate fears becoming stronger in Brazil.
Oct 14, 2025
The next wave of coup trials. Brazil experiences a brief power outage. In Brasília, Lula’s next Supreme Court pick is the hot topic.
Oct 13, 2025
3 min read
It’s the Lula government against the Big Center in Brasília. How manufacturers are being affected by Trump’s tariffs. BYD steps up Brazil plans with Rio center.
Oct 10, 2025
New census data portrays Brazil’s inequality. Belém takes to the streets for one of the world’s biggest religious events. The latest on Brazil’s Covid vaccine development.
Oct 9, 2025
Lack of a court decision on social media content creates legal limbo. The government’s positive streak in Congress could never last. Figures of unsolved murders in Brazil.
Oct 8, 2025
The reasons behind Lula’s significant recovery in popularity. A possible early retirement on the Supreme Court would send shockwaves through Brasília.
Oct 7, 2025
Lula and Trump chat, exchange phone numbers. Congress only has one more day to approve a bill key to the 2026 Budget. Brazilian steel has more complaints about Chinese competitors.
Oct 6, 2025
Embraer is flying high. Brazil’s right wing is locked in internal feuds. Petrobras is offering contracts to build another offshore gas platform.
