How diamond mining has re-shaped an Amazon tribe’s worldview: ‘Environmentalists will be disappointed by this’
Since then Brazil’s now $700m+ diamond industry has moved into the territory, completely changing the indigenous peoples’ way ...
'Senna': Where are the figures from the series about the racer today?
In "Senna," Prost is portrayed by actor Matt Mella. João Maestri plays Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello, who raced in ...
Indigenous mining complicates Brazil's fight against illegal gold
The involvement of Indigenous people in illegal gold hunting, lured by the prospect of easy money due to record prices, has ...
Diplomatic Wins Won’t Help Lula Heal Brazil’s Divisions
Hosting the G20 Summit was a win that Lula sorely needed. But he may not get credit for it at home in Brazil. The post ...
Like Trump, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Still Has a Path Back to Power
Already banned from office, Bolsonaro now faces charges of plotting a coup. Underestimating him is still a mistake. The post ...
Trump victory boosts conservatives in Latin America, wake-up call to dictators: 'there will be consequences'
In Latin America, leaders are reacting in different ways to Trump's victory. Right-wing governments are optimistic about the ...
FLBR: Skeptical Vision Comes True
The government's spending cut package fell short, raising skepticism about Brazil's public debt trajectory. Find out why FLBR ...