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In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Braga Quoted in NYT on Bolsonaro’s Cabinet

By Roberta Braga

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Brazil

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Braga in the Hill: Brazil Election Shows it’s Time for Digital Resilience

By Roberta Braga

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Brazil

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Vox on Bolton’s Latin America Speech

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

Event Recap

Nov 1, 2018

A new Brazilian economic order? A post-election outlook

By Valentina Sader

On October 28, Brazilians elected their next president: Jair Bolsonaro. He will step into office at a pivotal economic moment for Brazil, following a campaign of heightened polarization. Can the newly elected leader, alongside new voices in Congress, implement the reforms necessary to usher Brazil into a new economic era?

Brazil Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 31, 2018

Marczak Quoted in NBC News on Bolsonaro Victory in Brazil

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

Event Recap

Oct 29, 2018

Jair Bolsonaro wins in Brazil: What should the US and the World expect from the president-elect?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

A day after the second round of elections in Brazil, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a Members and Press Call to discuss what Bolsonaro’s presidency might mean for Brazil and for the future of US-Brazil bilateral relations. Below is the complete transcript and audio of the call.   JASON MARCZAK: Well, […]

Brazil

In the News

Oct 29, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Newsweek on Bolsonaro Election in Brazil

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2018

Brazil Swings right with election of Jair Bolsonaro as President

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“The convincing election of Jair Bolsonaro today shows Brazilians’ rejection of the status quo. His election reflects voter disenchantment with corruption, insecurity, and anemic economic growth,” said Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.

Brazil Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2018

Here’s how to address the Central American migrant challenge

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Escaping inhospitable conditions in their home countries, men, women, and children hope to find a safer, better future in the United States. Here’s how the United States should respond.

Human Rights Migration

2018 Elections in Latin America

Oct 25, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Partisan Debate and Electoral Violence in Brazil

By Luiza Bandeira

On October 7, a few hours after a runoff between the far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro and leftist Fernando Haddad was announced, capoeira master Moa do Katende was stabbed to death in a bar.

Brazil Disinformation