Analysis

Brazil’s Presidential Election

Dilma’s very narrow margin of victory, a mere 3 points, speaks to the increasing political fragmentation her coalition faces.

Marielle Coutrix

Event Summaries ˙

Four More Years for Dilma

On Sunday, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected by a 3.28-point margin with 51.64 percent of the valid vote.

David Fleischer

Which Candidate Will Emerge Victor in Brazil?

Sunday’s results ended the campaign of Marina Silva. What were the reasons behind her defeat?

Peter Hakim, Carlos Eduardo Lins da Silva, Riordan Roett, Richard Feinberg

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A New Course for Brazil?

Even though Dilma continues to stand strong in the face of a deteriorating economy, bleak growth outlooks call for major policy changes.

Marielle Coutrix

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The Future of US-Brazil Relations

Can the US and Brazil rise above their differences and find reasons to cooperate more effectively?

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ International Affairs

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

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US-Brazil Relations after the Cancellation

Dilma Rousseff indefinitely postponed her October state visit to the US; however, US-Brazil relations will not likely be profoundly affected by the diplomatic row.

Timothy Stackhouse

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Protests in Brazil

Recent protests in Brazil have provoked a political upheaval bent on improving the quality of life for many middle-class Brazilians.

Javiera Alarcon

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A US-Brazil Respect Deficit

Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

Rousseff Should Leave US with a Trade Deal

President Rousseff is arriving in Washington on Monday to meet the US president. Nothing particularly important will happen.

Moisés Naím

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Financial Times