The Economist notes controversy over the race and law in Brazil. As well, The Economist covered Bolsa Familia in a long article, distinguishing between impact in rural and urban areas. These two articles give some context for understanding the emerging middle class, an important Global Macro theme to watch. On race and law: BRAZIL’S SupremeContinue reading “Race & Law; Bolsa Familia”
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Brazilian Diplomacy through Currency
Brazil uses an abundance of currency for diplomatic leverage. Read the full article, here. Brazil’s foreign-aid programme Speak softly and carry a blank cheque In search of soft power, Brazil is turning itself into one of the world’s biggest aid donors. But is it going too far, too fast? Jul 15th 2010 | BRASILIA ONEContinue reading “Brazilian Diplomacy through Currency”
Congressional Corruption in Brazil
A remaining challenge to global perceptions about Brazil: Link to article Brazil’s congress Cleaning up A campaign against corruption Jul 8th 2010 | SÃO PAULO ORGANISED crime takes several forms in Brazil. One is politics—a lucrative trade. Of the 513 members of the lower house of Congress, 147 face criminal charges in the supreme courtContinue reading “Congressional Corruption in Brazil”
The Economist on Brazilian Election
The Economist is my favorite newspaper, in part because of its British heritage of global perspective and objective, balanced reporting. This week, The Economist devotes the entire The Americas section to coverage of the Brazilian election. I would like to know from readers: What is the perspective of Brazilians on the upcoming elections, and willContinue reading “The Economist on Brazilian Election”
UN Security Council Resolution on Iran… a negative view of Brazilian diplomacy
I tend to agree with the view of Brazilian diplomacy in the Iranian situation, below. The writer is a prominent political scientist expressing his views in an influential Washington, DC, newspaper. The view of Brazilian diplomacy is critical. He says that Lula (and the Turkish leader) “discredit [themselves] in decent world opinion.” Their involvement inContinue reading “UN Security Council Resolution on Iran… a negative view of Brazilian diplomacy”
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