Brian Winter
@BrazilBrian
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Latin American politics & barbecue. "O mais brasileiro dos texanos." @amerquarterly @ascoa Opinions mine.
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This insane story explains why so many professional friends — from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia etc — have told me they are scared to do tourism or work in the United States in 2025, even if they have the proper papers (which they all do).
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Javier Milei’s administration allowed Argentina’s peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush from turning into a stampede that would reignite inflation. By @ioliveradoll @NicolleYapur Gift link: https://t.co/1JhBTWNcnA
bloomberg.com
President Javier Milei’s administration unexpectedly allowed the peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede that would...
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Thank you PBS News Hour for the chance to discuss a historic day in Brazil
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One thing you learn about Brazil, nothing is ever truly over.
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I’m really upset about Charlie Kirk. I have lived in, and studied, countries where political violence became normal — once it takes root, the cycle is hard to stop. Perhaps we are already there. Awful. Awful.
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The last 25 years of US politics in one chart. Note the big increase during Trump 1 Source: WSJ
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We had the FIRST instance of NATO fighter jets (and not only Polish but Dutch) shooting down Russian armed drones in NATO airspace, with several intrusions from Belarus. It is simply big. Let’s not normalise and get used to such incidents.
NATO’s article four calls on allies to “consult” in case of a threat. It was last invoked in 2022 after the Russian invasion by several Eastern European countries. Among other things, it would be a test of Trump’s approach to the alliance. Just a week ago Trump had said: “We are
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The reaction: Argentina stocks -13% Peso -5% Market likes @JMilei
In a harsh setback for Argentina’s President Javier Milei, his libertarian party lost a key vote in the province of Buenos Aires by a wide margin
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Despite President Trump’s tariffs, Brazilian exports actually rose in August — up 4%. A 19% decline in shipments to U.S. was more than offset by increases of 44% to Mexico, 41% to Argentina and 31% to China. Source: @folha
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I've been wrong before, but Brazil's establishment seems to be moving toward a classic negotiated solution to the crisis caused by Bolsonaro's trial. A pact is emerging in which: * Bolsonaro would be found guilty by the Supreme Court of attempting a coup in 2022 * Congress
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O dia em que o Luís Fernando Veríssimo descreveu o beleléu ❤️ Veríssimo, 88 anos, eterno! 🖤😢
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Hiring top engineers shouldn’t take 3+ months. One Series A startup hired a Google alum + AI founder in just 25 days using Fonzi Match Day. Here’s how. 🧵
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O Brasil fica mais triste sem Luís Fernando Veríssimo
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venezuela isn’t in the headlines right now...but it should be let's talk about it @gzeromedia
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Current status: Phone going *ping* *ping* *ping* with everyone I know sending me the same image 🇧🇷
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The Mexican government plans to increase tariffs on China as part of its 2026 budget proposal, satisfying a longstanding demand of US President Donald Trump. The tariff hikes are expected for imports including cars, textiles and plastics. By @EMPosts:
bloomberg.com
The Mexican government plans to increase tariffs on China as part of its 2026 budget proposal next month, protecting the nation’s businesses from cheap imports and satisfying a longstanding demand of...
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You can watch Minister Vieira’s full remarks here: https://t.co/hu6aRYkWdm And learn about our annual conference in São Paulo:
as-coa.org
COA e FIESP convocaram líderes do setor privado e de governo, entre eles o chanceler Mauro Vieira, para debater os laços estratégicos entre os países.
It was a pleasure to host Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira @ASCOA conference in São Paulo yesterday to discuss this moment in Brazil-US relations. Thanks to our partners at FIESP and our member companies & sponsors who made the dialogue possible. Obrigado!!
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