What Does Banning Bolsonaro Mean for Brazil’s Politics?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s ban from public office until 2030.
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Brazil Elections – What’s Next?
Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva narrowly defeated his populist, right-wing opponent Jair Bolsonaro by just over 2 million votes in the second round of elections and will begin his third term as president of Brazil in January 2023. To explore what the election means for Brazilian politics, society, and foreign relations, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Brazil Elections – What’s Next?” on November 7, 2022.
Is Lula Making Smart Moves for Brazil’s Economy?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Lula and the Brazilian economy.
LatAm in Focus: Amb. Thomas Shannon on How Lula’s Win Resets Brazil’s Foreign Policy
On the Latin America in Focus podcast hosted by AS/COA, Ambassador Thomas Shannon, co-chair of the Inter-American Dialogue Board of Directors, discussed the outcome of the recent Brazilian elections and their influence on global politics.
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.
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Bolsonaro as ‘Tropical Trump’ and his impact on Brazil’s oil markets
Jair Bolsonaro’s victory in the Brazilian presidential election was widely seen as promising for the country’s oil sector, which has been revitalized by reforms that opened the upstream market under the Temer administration, but many questions remain unanswered as the January 1 inauguration approaches. Lisa Viscidi spoke with Meghan Gordon and Brian Scheid of the Capitol Crude podcast about the future of Petrobas and its subsidiaries, fuel subsidies, and deepwater exploration under Bolsonaro.
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Peter Hakim on Brazil’s Presidential Elections
Brazil prepares to elect its next president on Oct 28 as part of the second round of elections in the country. The people of Brazil will have to choose between the far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro and Lula-backed centrist Fernando Haddad. On the night of the elections, the Inter-American Dialogue’s President Emeritus and Senior Fellow Peter Hakim commented on the topic for CGTN America with John Terrett.
Mexico and Brazil’s Crude Politics
Until this year, resource nationalism—when a government asserts its control over a country’s natural resources—seemed to be on the wane in Latin America. But its potential return could set back Latin America’s two largest economies.
Is Brazil’s Bolsonaro Unstoppable Ahead of the Runoff?
Jair Bolsonaro nearly won Brazil’s election in the first round. Is he unstoppable in the runoff, or can Fernando Haddad win?
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Análisis de las elecciones en Brasil
En este episodio de Club de Prensa, Juan Carlos Iragorri contó con la participación de Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano; Raquel Godos, corresponsal de EFE; y Henrique Gomes Batista, Corresponsal De ‘O Globo’ – Brasil. Los participantes analizaron los cambios en las elecciones en Brasil y la investigación del expresidente ecuatoriano Rafael Correa por el caso Odebrecht.
How Will the Latest Developments Alter the Race in Brazil?
With Lula out of the race and Bolsonaro in the hospital after a knife attack, how is Brazil’s October presidential election shaping up?
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Far-right presidential candidate in Brazil stabbed at rally
For the latest on the political landscape in Brazil, CGTN’s Mike Walter spoke with Peter Hakim, President Emeritus of the Inter-American Dialogue.
Which Presidential Candidates Have the Edge in Brazil?
What factors will shape the Oct. 7 presidential election in Brazil?