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In the News

Jul 19, 2017

US News Features Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Event on Brazil

By Atlantic Council

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Brazil

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 16, 2017

Valor Econômico Features Brazilian Justice Minister Torquato Jardim at Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

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Brazil

New Atlanticist

Jul 14, 2017

In Brazil’s Fight Against Corruption, Legislative and Judicial Reforms Must Follow

By Roberta Braga

Since 2015, Brazilians have seen former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s name in the headlines, and not for the reasons that led him to be considered one of the most popular world leaders from 2003 to 2011. Over the past two years, Lula, as Brazilians call him, has gotten more entangled in the web […]

Brazil

In the News

Jul 13, 2017

Murta Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Conviction of Brazil’s Ex-President Lula da Silva

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil

New Atlanticist

Jun 9, 2017

Elections Key to Brazil’s Recovery

By Roberta Braga

A good-humored people by nature, Brazilians know how to take misfortune in stride. On social media, memes and videos poke fun at the widespread corruption allegations that have mired the nation. Almost every politician and the most prominent businessmen have been tainted, leading to one of Brazil’s worst democratic crises since the fall of the […]

Brazil

In the News

Jun 6, 2017

Murta Joins CGTN to Discuss the Impacts of Brazil’s Political Crisis on the Economy

By Andrea Murta

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New Atlanticist

Apr 14, 2017

The End of Corruption Culture in Latin America?

By Roberta Braga

Accountability in the region creates space for safer investments Odebrecht was once synonymous with Latin America’s most ambitious public works projects. Today, those who hear the name think only of the web of malfeasance that has engulfed the region and continues to extend beyond the continent. But, as negative as these new revelations may seem, […]

Brazil Colombia

New Atlanticist

Dec 22, 2016

Brazil Braces for Another Tumultuous Year

By Ricardo Sennes

Throughout 2016, Brazilians and foreigners alike kept stating—and hoping—that 2017 would bring more stability, allowing Brazil to reform and grow its economy. But those of us who thought we were heading into calmer waters will have to think again. The new year is gearing up to be another tumultuous one for Brazil, in spite of […]

Brazil

Event Recap

Sep 21, 2016

Brazil Chat Series – Economic Outlook: Can the New Government Revamp Growth?

By Mae Louise Flato

In New York this week, Brazilian President Michel Temer embraced the opportunity to convince investors that Brazil has entered a new era. Brazil’s economy, long in steep decline and with twelve million people unemployed, has started to show signs of rebounding. Inflation is decelerating and analysts have revised GDP growth projections upwards from 0 to […]

Brazil Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 21, 2016

Murta Quoted by Forbes on the Future of Brazil’s Democracy

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil

Experts