Author: Alexia Massoud
Jul 04, 2024 17:25 2 min read President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently ordered the reinstatement of the Special Commission on Political Deaths and Disappearances, initially established in 1995. This commission was dismantled at the end of the Jair Bolsonaro administration in late 2022. The main objective of the commission is to recognize political disappearances, search for the remains of the dictatorship’s victims, identify bodies found, and rectify death certificates. The recreation of this commission was delayed, but the Human Rights Ministry has finally implemented the necessary measures. During the Dilma Rousseff administration, a truth commission revealed that…
Jul 04, 2024 16:07 2 min read The Brazilian real, the national currency, marked its 30th anniversary this week. Introduced in 1994 as part of the Real Plan to combat hyperinflation, the real has since undergone significant transformations. Initially facing inflation rates in the thousands, the currency stabilized and became a symbol of economic stability in Brazil. Today, the challenge lies in the exchange rate, as the real hit a 30-month high against the U.S. dollar. President Lula da Silva’s disagreements with the Central Bank head add to the country’s economic uncertainties. Despite this, innovations like the PIX instant payments…
Jun 20, 2024 16:33 2 min read Exploring President Lula’s global ambitions overshadowing domestic policies, The Brazilian Report’s podcast discusses his focus on international summits over domestic issues. Despite efforts to reposition Brazil on the world stage, Lula faces criticism for neglecting chaotic internal matters. With only brief moments of peace between political challenges, Lula struggles to navigate conservative Congress negotiations, natural disasters like floods in Rio Grande do Sul, and tensions with the Central Bank. Prioritizing foreign affairs over domestic concerns may jeopardize Lula’s chances in the upcoming election, as he aims to prevent “troglodytes” from taking office. The…