Category: Southern Cone
January 18, 2023 > Euan Marshall
Unifying Brazil will be Lula’s biggest challenge in office
In the aftermath of Sunday’s violent riots in Brazil’s federal capital, which caused widespread damage to the seats of all three branches of power, prominent political figures were quick to […] Read More >
January 17, 2023 > Amanda Audi
As post-riot arrests mount, far-right agitators call for “respect” for Lula
From his hotel bed in Monterrey, Mexico, journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio accepted a video call from The Brazilian Report. Judging by his relaxed demeanor, one would have a hard time believing […] Read More >
January 14, 2023 > Amanda Magnani
Instagram Account “Contragolpe Brasil” Identifies Jan. 8 Rioters
Mere hours after the start of the Jan. 8 riot at Three Powers Plaza, where the Brazilian government’s executive, legislative and judicial powers sit, Instagram account Contragolpe Brasil started posting […] Read More >
January 12, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
Brazil’s Jan. 8 Shows the Influence of Anti-Communist Rhetoric
It is clear Bolsonaro’s public crusade sowing doubt in the integrity of Brazil’s democracy and elections inspired protestors to attack the Brazilian capital on Jan. 8. But under this patina […] Read More >
December 9, 2022 > EcoAméricas
Brazil’s Lula has much to do
This story was written by Michael Kepp for EcoAméricas. To view it, click here. RIO DE JANEIRO — Left-leaning Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential-election win last month over far-right […] Read More >
November 18, 2022 > EcoAméricas
Uruguay readies fines for huge UPM eucalyptus tree nursery
This story was written by Javier Lyonnet for the October 2022 issue of EcoAméricas. Click here to see the original story. A eucalyptus-tree nursery in Uruguay operated by the Finnish […] Read More >
April 25, 2021 > Trenchi
Latin America’s unequal vaccine campaign
Governments across Latin America are racing against time, making every effort to inoculate their populations against COVID-19. However, rising case numbers driven by new variants of the virus and short […] Read More >
March 19, 2021 > BrunaLima
Lula cleared to run again: what that means for Brazil’s future
On March 8, former Brazilian presidential candidate Fernando Haddad was at home, working on research, when he received a call from an aide of former president Luiz Inácio “Lula” Da […] Read More >
November 22, 2020 > Paulo Rosas
Fuego en Argentina: incendios en el delta del Paraná son amenaza para la vida
Read the story in English here. El domingo, 23 de agosto, alrededor de las 3 p.m., el fuego llegó a la casa de Fabián Ros, 53. Hasta ese día, él […] Read More >
November 22, 2020 > Paulo Rosas
Fires in Argentina: Wildfires in the Paraná Delta Threaten Lives
Lee la historia en español aquí. On Sunday, Aug. 23, around 3 p.m., a wildfire reached Fabián Ros’ house. Until that day, the 53-year-old and his wife, Viviana, had seen […] Read More >