The Unraveling of Brazil’s Soy Moratorium Imperils the Amazon
One of the world’s most effective voluntary environmental governance initiatives is now being dismantled,…
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Lessons in Autocracy: How Bolsonaro and Trump Weaponized Nostalgia Against…
How much power does nostalgia really have? In Brazil and the United States, rewriting the past is becoming a…
The Not-So-Marvellous City: Urban Spectacle and Gentrification in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro brands itself as “marvellous,” but the real marvel here may just be how well it hides its poor.
International Climate Change Rulings Show First Signs of Success
Advisory opinions on climate change published by the ICJ and IACtHR this summer are being employed in domestic…
More than a Festival: The Legacy of Brazilian Carnival
The ability of civilians to express themselves through Carnival has made the festival an outlet for both escape and…
Best Road Forward: How can Argentina Manage its Economic Crisis?
Whilst trade with Brazil would ensure a source of income for Argentine firms, complications have arisen around how…
Protecting Those Who Protect the Land: A New Frontier in the Escazú Agreement
The Escazú Agreement is not only the first regional environmental treaty; it is also the first of its kind to…
Brazil and Bolsonaro: Should We Fear Democratic Backsliding?
"Crimes against humanity," degradation of democratic norms, and "Fora Bolsonaro" signs in the street... Let's take…
Olympic Host City Hangover: Looming Legacies of Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
Evocations of elite sport success and patriotism veil the social and environmental destruction marring the promises…
The High Stakes of Brazil’s 2022 Presidential Election
Brazil’s 2022 election will be decisive for the country. Incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro could do what his…