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Brazil in Focus 12/2025

2026 Elections: Focus on Senators / International politics and its importance in the 2026 Elections

The December edition of the Brasil em Foco series features two articles dedicated to the 2026 elections: the first, by Humberto Dantas, analyzes the vote for senator and its specificities, and the second, written by Leandro Gavião, analyzes the importance of international politics in the Brazilian electoral scenario. The “Brasil em Foco” series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda, in order to contribute to democratic debate.

December 9, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 11/2025

Less than a year until the elections: what's coming in 2026? / From Rio-92 to COP30: we continue to try to combat the climate crisis / Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal and the control of organized crime in Brazil

The new edition of the Brasil em Foco series features three articles on the following topics: prospects for the 2026 elections, an assessment of the decisions made at COP30, and an article on the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC). Download it for free. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda in order to contribute to democratic debate. The “Brasil em Foco” series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda, in order to contribute to democratic debate.

December 4, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 10/2025

The income tax exemption – what a victory! / After disagreements, Lula and Trump move closer together / Society mobilizes against congressional setbacks

Download the October edition of the Brasil em Foco series for free, featuring three articles on the following topics: the vote on income tax exemption for those earning up to five thousand reais, the rapprochement between Lula da Silva and Donald Trump, and the impact of civil society pressure on votes in the National Congress.

October 28, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 09/2025

One year to go: what we know about the presidential elections / The delicate balance between the federal budget and social programs / Brazil and India

In September, the Brazil in Focus series features articles on the following topics: the latest polls on voting intentions for president, the relationship between the federal budget and the government's social programs, and a reflection on trade relations between Brazil and India in the current economic climate. The “Brasil em Foco” series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda, in order to contribute to democratic debate.

September 29, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 08/2025

Intense second semester in the National Congress / Brazilian Foreign Policy / Local politics and the strengthening of democratic institutions

The new edition of the Brazil in Focus series features articles dedicated to the following topics: Congress' agenda for the second half of the year, a comparison between Brazil's foreign policies during the Vargas and Lula III eras, and a reflection on local politics and its importance for strengthening democratic institutions. The “Brasil em Foco” series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda, in order to contribute to democratic debate.

August 29, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 07/2025

About IOF, narratives, and reversed roles / The climate crisis and the crossroads of a just transition: what future does Brazil want? / The tariffs imposed by Trump on Brazil

The July edition of the Brasil em Foco series features three articles on the following topics: the controversies surrounding the IOF tax, oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin, and the tariffs imposed by Trump on Brazil. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles with analyses of the main topics on the political agenda, in order to contribute to democratic debate.

July 31, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 06/2025

And we're off for another round of political reforms / Regulated Carbon Market: opportunities for international cooperation for a Green Transition in Brazil

In June, the Brasil em Foco series features two articles: the first on the subject of political reforms, and the second on Law 15.042/2024, which creates the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (SBCE), as well as the possible opportunities involved. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles analyzing the main issues on the political scene, in order to contribute to the democratic debate.

July 1, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 05/2025

Explanations for the increase in the total number of federal deputies in Brazil / Do we need a new Civil Code? / Pope Leo XIV and the Church's Social Doctrine

The May edition of the Brasil em Foco series features three articles on the following topics: the increase in the number of seats in the Chamber of Deputies, the new Civil Code, and Pope Leo XIV and the Church's Social Doctrine. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles analyzing the main issues on the political scene, in order to contribute to the democratic debate.

May 28, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 04/2025

Electoral uncertainties: a tradition in Brazil / The impacts of Trump's tariffs on Brazil / Milei and Mercosur

The new edition of the Brazil in Focus series is now available, with three articles on the following topics: electoral uncertainties in Brazil, with reflections on electoral legislation, the possible consequences of Trump's tariffs for Brazil, and an article on Javier Milei's position on Mercosur. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles analyzing the main issues on the political scene, in order to contribute to the democratic debate.

May 5, 2025
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Brazil in Focus 03/2025

Ministerial reform for what? / Brazilian capitals and dealing with extreme weather phenomena

The March edition of the Brasil em Foco series features two articles: in the first, Humberto Dantas analyzes the ministerial changes in the federal government, and the second text, by Rodrigo Corradi, discusses coping with extreme weather events in Brazilian capitals. The Brasil em Foco series aims to publish monthly articles analyzing the main issues on the political scene, in order to contribute to the democratic debate.

March 28, 2025
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About this series

Brazil in Focus is a periodic publication that seeks to analyze in a more succinct way the central themes of Brazilian politics. Since 2020,  the bulletins have been shorter and published monthly, maintaining the political scientist, professor Humberto Dantas, as its principal author and organizer.

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