Analysis

Will Bolsonaro’s Legal Troubles Energize His Base?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the investigation into the former Brazilian president’s alleged attempt to overturn his country’s 2022 elections.

Joel Korn, Rubens Barbosa, Cecília Godoy, Gilberto M.A. Rodrigues

Latin America Advisor ˙

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What Does Lula’s Political Comeback Mean for Brazil?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil’s presidential election.

Peter Hakim, Joel Korn, Beatrice Rangel, Melvyn Levitsky, Nicholas Borges

Latin America Advisor ˙

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What Factors Will Decide Who Wins Brazil’s Election?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Brazil’s presidential election and who might win in the runoff.

Peter Hakim, Gabrielle Trebat, Abraham Lowenthal, Joel Korn, Gilberto M.A. Rodrigues, Rubens Barbosa, Helder Fonseca

Latin America Advisor ˙

Will Brazil Step Up to Fill a Void Left by the United States?

Brazilian Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services Marcos Pereira said in January that Brazil could stand to gain from the United States’ move to a more protectionist trade stance under new U.S. President Donald Trump, especially in the agribusiness sector. He added that Brazil would hope to fill the gap the United States would leave by backing out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Is Pereira correct in saying that Brazil stands to gain under the Trump administration’s policies?

Peter Hakim, Joel Korn, José Flávio Pacheco, Karen Hansen-Kuhn

Latin America Advisor ˙

What Does the Case Against Lula Mean for Rousseff’s Government?

Brazilian federal police on Friday detained former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for questioning and searched his properties as well as his institute in an operation that involved some 200 agents.

Peter Hakim, Joel Korn, Melvyn Levitsky

Latin America Advisor ˙

Does Rousseff Have Enough Support?

What factors will influence Brazil’s upcoming elections? How are Rousseff’s rivals faring ahead of the vote?

Roberto Teixeira da Costa, Joel Korn, Melvin Levitsky, Gilberto Rodrigues