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Lula’s call for South American unity
During a South American leaders' summit hosted by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as part of his efforts to unite the region's...
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to dollar trade dominance
Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on developing countries to work towards replacing the US dollar with their own currencies in...
De-dollarization is gaining momentum
Brazil and China have reportedly struck a deal to ditch the U.S. dollar in favor of their own currencies in trade transactions.
The announced deal...
Can Lula walk the tightrope between Washington and Beijing?
As Brazil's New President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (popularly known as Lula) prepares to visit China later this month, maintaining neutrality would be...
Democratic backsliding: A retrospective on the Bolsonaro years
Authors: Sahasranshu Dash and Ana Tereza Duarte Lima de Barros*
The twin shocks of the 2007-09 financial crisis and the refugee crisis caused by the...
Brazil and Argentina preparing new Latin American currency to ‘reduce reliance on US dollar’
The governments of Brazil and Argentina are making plans to create a new currency for Latin America, called the Sur (“south” in English), according...
Putin’s New Year Messages Embrace Brazil, China and India (BRICS)
Brazil, China and India, prominently among foreign heads of state and government, that received New Year greetings from Vladimir Putin late December. The official...
Brazil: Lula da Silva’s hard-won victory
On October 30, Brazil held the second and final round of general elections to pick up the country's president and vice president, as well...
From Farce to Tragedy
If the world has the feel of amateur hour, it could be a reflection of its leadership. One can always start with the U.S....
We have all heard about Bolsonaro’s coup in theory. How about in practice?
A coup orchestrated by the Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, with international support may take place if Lula wins the second round of presidential elections...