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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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1 min read

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Mar 11, 2026

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🎰 Prediction friction

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.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Mar 10, 2026

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11 min read

🗳️ Elections in Colombia and Haiti

Paloma Valencia emerges as a new right-wing darling in Colombia’s presidential race. And why Haiti is still struggling to organize a vote.

Ignacio Portes, +1

Mar 10, 2026

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16 min read

😓 Brazil's new Washington problem

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.

Gustavo Ribeiro