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Category Archives: Brazilian Report

⚽ World Cup hopes and disappointments

South American teams shoot for the stars in the World Cup — and often reach them.

Posted byIgnacio PortesJune 16, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🏟️ Petro’s suspension, Azteca aspiration

An illegal suspension against Colombia’s president. And Mexico looks to make history again at the legendary Estadio Azteca.

Posted byIgnacio PortesJune 12, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🤏 Fine margins in Peru

Keiko Fujimori projected to win by a hair after Peru’s runoff. And Panama reforms its tax code to clear its reputation as an offshore haven.

Posted byIgnacio PortesJune 9, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

⚠️ Democratic risks in Mexico

A bill with vague clauses to nullify elections raises concerns about Mexico. And Sheinbaum signs an updated trade agreement with the EU.

Posted byIgnacio PortesJune 5, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🇨🇳 Trumpian leaders, Chinese alternatives

De la Espriella’s first round win signals a likely right-wing turn for Colombia. And a growing number of Latin Americans want to copy China’s development model.

Posted byIgnacio PortesJune 2, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🫰 Colombia’s vote, Noboa’s loans

Abelardo de la Espriella is the favorite to face Iván Cepeda in a runoff in Colombia. And Ecuador returns to international bond markets after painful subsidy cuts.

Posted byIgnacio PortesMay 29, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🧠 AI vs. IP

Artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights clash in Chile. And why José Antonio Kast’s security promises are rapidly losing credibility.

Posted byIgnacio PortesMay 26, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🪧 La Paz turns on Paz

Roadblocks besiege Bolivia’s capital and Rodrigo Paz’s government. US indictment of Raúl Castro signals broken talks with Havana.

Posted byIgnacio PortesMay 22, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

🧹 Cleanup in Guatemala, persecution in Ecuador

The forces that tried to steal the presidency in 2023 are losing ground in Guatemala. Diminishing press freedoms add more worries about Ecuador’s democratic future.

Posted byIgnacio PortesMay 19, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

📢 A media plot in Honduras?

Audios allege that the US, Israel and Argentina are plotting to build a regional propaganda hub. And more warning signs about Latin America’s aging population.

Posted byIgnacio PortesMay 15, 2026August 6, 2026Posted inBrazilian Report, Newsletters

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