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.
A WTO impasse between Brazil and the US. Ronaldo Caiado gets the nod to be the PSD’s presidential candidate. The war in Iran worsens Brazil’s inflation expectations.
Another Petrobras oil discovery. The Supreme Court says no to extending the INSS inquiry. Brazil’s money-laundering enforcement agency gets a makeover.
Brazil joins the select club of countries that can produce fighter jets domestically. A new plan for diesel subsidies. Finalizing measures to improve conditions for platform work.
Ratinho Junior’s short-lived (or nonexistent) presidential bid. Bolsonaro’s chances of moving to house arrest improve. The social security saga is set to continue in Congress.
Ratinho Júnior set to be 2026’s first “third-way” candidate. Debt is stifling any chance of economic improvements. Lula’s trip to the CELAC meeting in Colombia.
Eyes from around the world are fixed on a Santos port terminal auction. Brazil overtakes the US on an annual democracy monitor. Previewing the Central Bank’s upcoming rate decision.
The motivations (and ramifications) of Lula revoking the visa of a Trump envoy. Jair Bolsonaro is in the ICU. Vorcaro moves closer to a plea deal after his detention is upheld.
Sugar and ethanol producer Raízen reaches a debt reorganization deal. A new payment system for BRICS? The opposition wants to force a congressional inquiry into the Master scandal.
Prediction markets have gained ground in Brazil, and betting companies aren’t pleased. Our early take on the 2026 elections. Chaos of Will Bank’s collapse highlight the need for better fintech oversight.
The risks of the US designating Brazilian crime gangs as terrorists. A Supreme Court justice’s wife responds to controversial Master links. Much of Brasília will be paying attention to a Supreme Court trial on earmarks.
How Brazil’s fuel prices have responded to war in the Middle East. The latest election poll shows there is no escape from consolidation. Brazil’s lack of mutual trust.
Brazilian politics opens its transfer window. Lula can’t help himself with Ukraine quip. The Banco Master scandal could spell bad news for the president.
Congress ratifies the EU-Mercosur deal. Reports say Vorcaro’s enforcer, “Sicário,” has died in custody. Nubank wants to conquer America with an MLS stadium rights deal.
Vorcaro arrested again in the latest Banco Master development. BRICS (unsurprisingly) remains silent on the Iran conflict. The public health system’s counseling program for gambling addicts.
Economic slowdown continues with Q4 GDP result. Brazil is still home to dozens of dangerous dams, even after Mariana and Brumadinho. An ideological dilemma for small left-wing parties.
Brazil’s official response to strikes on Iran. The real could come away stronger from the Middle East conflict. Quiet far-right demos highlight splits in conservative camp.
