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.
The latest Banco Master revelations verge on the salacious. Electoral court leadership will change hands earlier than expected. The Iran war’s effect on inflation.
B3, the São Paulo stock exchange, is undergoing a leadership change with the departure of Gilson Finkelsztain. But the succession path has not been straightforward.
With the war in Iran ongoing and elections nearing, the Lula government is trying to keep fuel prices down. Brazil’s relationship with Cuba amid the island’s current crises.
Brazil’s statistics agency built one of the world's finest statistical bureaucracies. Now, under a polarizing president and years of neglect, it is struggling to do its most basic job.
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.
