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Podcast: Carnival, cabinet and crisis

Podcast: Carnival, cabinet and crisis

Carnival is here, and it’s big business. Lula pulls the trigger and sacks his health minister. And STEM degrees are becoming less and less common in Brazil.

The Brazilian Report

Feb 28, 2025

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