President Trump has demonstrated an affinity for strongmen around the world. Now that he’s likely to have one in his neighborhood, don’t be surprised to see Jair Bolsonaro cozy up to the Trump administration.
What happens when Donald Trump meets Tropical Trump?
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
Democracy & Elections
The winners and losers of Brazil’s elections
By Valeria Saccone /
Even while we wait for the October 28 second-round elections, the results for the national legislature and state and local offices already say a lot about the direction of the country.
Economics, Trade & Development
Donald Trump sets his sights on Brazil
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Trade-related negotiation benefits President Trump in two senses: legitimacy and compliance. After a successful renegotiation of NAFTA, look for him to turn to Brazil.
Democracy & Elections
Elections in Brazil: Blank and null votes are the favorite
By Valeria Saccone /
Disillusioned with the political system because of corruption, more than half of Brazilians will stay home during elections in October.
Economics, Trade & Development
Can India compete with China in Latin America? Not likely
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
While the nature of the trade relationship between Latin America and India is similar to the Sino-Latin America relationship in its reliance on raw materials, hype over India as a potential alternative to China for the region is largely unfounded.
From the Classroom
China Finds Partners (and Power) in Latin American Space Development
By Rachel Mural /
Many Latin American states recognize the appeal of national space programs, even if they lack the capital and material capacity to develop them. For many, space represents yet another tool for development.
China
What Pakistan can teach Latin America about Chinese finance
By Max Nathanson / TheMaxNathanson /
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While Pakistan might not seem like a natural comparison for Latin America, one notable similarity exists: massive Chinese lending.
Economics, Trade & Development
A conversation with Felipe Dib, CEO and founder of Você Aprende Agora
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
Felipe Dib turned lifetime challenges into opportunities, founding the social enterprise Você Aprende Agora on the way. He’s one of the Global Americans 2018 New Generation of Public Intellectuals.
Democracy & Elections
Brazil: Challenges and unknowns in the build-up to the October presidential election
By Heriberto Araújo /
The candidate Brazilians choose as their new president will face challenges on multiple fronts: inequality, corruption, violence and economic stagnation. The field is wide open, but the risk that Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist in the mold of Donald Trump, will win remains high.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
A Requiem for UNASUR
By Bruno Binetti and Ben Raderstorf /
UNASUR’s failure goes beyond political fortunes. The rhetoric of integration fell flat in the face of reticent national bureaucracies unwilling or unable to give up sovereignty and protectionist policies.
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