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Tuesday, 21 January, 2020

Brazil charges US journalist Glenn Greenwald
Case against The Intercept founder stirs concern about freedom of press under Bolsonaro
Monday, 13 January, 2020

Brazil
Brazil 5G auction delay dents country’s tech ambitions
Move to hold back spectrum sale offers Brasilia breathing space over decision on Huawei involvement
Sunday, 22 December, 2019

Brazilian economy
Brazilian consumers feel festive cheer as economy returns to life
Boost for government reform agenda as rising confidence lifts retail sales
Thursday, 5 December, 2019

Special ReportConservation: Amazon
Spectre of devastation triggers fierce battle for Amazon’s future
Kingpins seeking quick profit benefit from president’s pursuit of development and votes
Tuesday, 3 December, 2019

AnalysisThe Big Read
Brazil reforms: has Jair Bolsonaro missed his moment?
The government’s plans to kick-start the economy risk being overshadowed by riots in Chile and political turmoil at home
Thursday, 28 November, 2019

beyondbrics
Perpetuating incumbents: Brazil’s new election law
Fiscal reforms are making strides but Congress is moving in the opposite direction
Monday, 25 November, 2019

The FT ViewThe editorial board
Brazil needs to keep up the reform momentum
Jair Bolsonaro should back a controversial pro-growth package
Sunday, 24 November, 2019

Brazilian economy
Bolsonaro puts reform on hold amid fears of unrest
Political tensions rise over moves to streamline Brazil’s public sector
Tuesday, 19 November, 2019

Brazil’s Amazon sugarcane plan sours prospects for EU-Mercosur deal
Bolsonaro’s decision to allow cultivation emerges as further obstacle to ratification
Promoted Content
Wednesday, 13 November, 2019

Analysis
Lula’s return to fray set to deepen Brazil divisions
Ex-president more radical than ever and his release from jail could galvanise the right
Friday, 8 November, 2019

Brazil’s Lula da Silva released from jail
Former president is freed pending appeal following decision by Supreme Court
Tuesday, 5 November, 2019

Brazil’s Congress takes up new economic reform package
Jair Bolsonaro attempts to capitalise on momentum following pensions overhaul
Monday, 4 November, 2019

ReviewNon-Fiction
Brazil Apart, by Perry Anderson
A blinkered explanation for the rise of Jair Bolsonaro
Wednesday, 30 October, 2019

Brazil
Bolsonaro rants at Brazil broadcaster on social media
Late-night diatribe raises questions about president’s state of mind
Wednesday, 23 October, 2019

FT CollectionsLatin American upheaval
Can Brazil’s pension reform kick-start the economy?
Passing of legislation represents significant victory for Bolsonaro
Friday, 18 October, 2019

Brazilian economy
Brazil power struggle clouds Bolsonaro’s reform agenda
President’s relationship with Congress sours as he courts support for legislation
Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

InterviewBrazilian economy
Brazil central bank chief vows to ‘reinvent’ economy
Roberto Campos Neto tries to cut red tape to boost private enterprise in pursuit of growth
Monday, 7 October, 2019

Amazon rainforest
Brazil tells rich countries to pay up to protect Amazon
Environment minister Ricardo Salles calls for $12bn in aid and rejects boycott threat
Friday, 4 October, 2019

Analysis
Cult of Lula lives on in Bolsonaro’s Brazil
Opposition to controversial president is still in sway to its jailed former leader
Sunday, 22 September, 2019

Amazon rainforest
Brazil tries to refresh its image after Amazon fires
Campaign to tout green credentials could be undercut by Bolsonaro’s clashes with Europe
Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

Legacy of corruption fuels renewal movement in Brazil
RenovaBR wants to train ethical politicians but many are sceptical of its motives
Friday, 30 August, 2019

Bolivia
Bolivia’s ‘environmentalist’ Morales under fire over Amazon
Forest blazes put in doubt socialist leader’s credentials as protector of ‘Mother Earth’
Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Brazil
Bolsonaro bans land-clearing fires in Amazon
Move comes as western brands reported to have stopped buying Brazilian products
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019

Bolsonaro may accept Amazon aid if Macron retracts ‘insults’
Brazil’s president weighs up fate of G7 package for fires amid war of words with French counterpart
Monday, 26 August, 2019

Brazil
Brazilian businesses fear backlash over Amazon crisis
Concerns rise that environmentally conscious buyers could boycott the country’s produce