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Conference Call: Brazil’s Election Takes Shape

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Conference Call: Brazil’s Election Takes Shape

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2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 16, 2018

Conference Call: Brazil’s Election Takes Shape

By Bryce Couch

On August 16, the first official day of the Brazilian presidential campaign, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, in partnership with the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), hosted the conference call, “Brazil’s Election Takes Shape.” The discussion focused on three primary issue facing the incoming administration: economic reform and trade; political reform; […]

Brazil

New Atlanticist

Aug 16, 2018

Brazil readies for contentious Presidential campaign

By David Wemer

Although the field remains divided, Lula or Haddad’s primary rival will be right-leaning Army Reserve Captain Jair Bolsonaro, who has gained notoriety for a string of controversial remarks and tough measures proposed to address Brazil’s security concerns.

Brazil Elections

In the News

Aug 16, 2018

Braga Quoted in Slate on Internet Freedom in Cuba

By Roberta Braga

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2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 16, 2018

SPOTLIGHT: 2018 Election Series – Brazil

By Atlantic Council

Brazil’s race for the next president is narrowing by the day. Of the fourteen candidates announced as of the beginning of August, five viable front-runners have emerged. In this Spotlight, we ask: With Brazil’s presidential campaign set to officially kick off, what could an October win for one of the top contenders mean for political […]

Brazil

In the News

Aug 15, 2018

Marczak Quoted in VOA on Mattis South America Tour

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 15, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Loves For Sale In Brazil

By Ben Nimmo, Maria Fernanda Perez Arguello, Jose Luis Peñarredonda, and Kanishk Karan

A group of apparently young Brazilians is running a network of Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts to trade engagement for cash.

Brazil Disinformation

2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 12, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Partisan Media Deepens Divides in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

During recent elections in Colombia, entities on all ends of the political spectrum spread misinformation and editorialized to suit varied agendas.

Colombia Disinformation

In the News

Aug 7, 2018

De Alba Joins PBS Newshour to Discuss Drone Attack on President Maduro

By Mariano De Alba

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Venezuela

In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Fox News on Alleged Attack on Nicolas Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 6, 2018

Bolivia’s role in the energy transition threatened by lithium uncertainty

By Herbert Crowther

Electric vehicles (EVs) will play a central role in any potential global transition away from hydrocarbons and towards a more sustainable energy future. Projections of EV growth are widely bullish: by 2040, Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects 55 percent of new car sales and 33 percent of the global fleet will be EVs, while BP […]

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