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Brazil in Focus 07/2026

Party Conventions—A Strategic Moment to Formalize Electoral Aspirations / The Mixed Electoral System / Beware the Curfew: The Election Blackout Period Has Begun

The July edition of the Brazil in Focus series highlights three key pillars of Brazil’s electoral process. Humberto Dantas analyzes the strategic role of party conventions, where political leaders define candidacies and coalitions, underscoring the importance of internal coordination in advancing political projects. Graziella Testa explores the differences between majoritarian and proportional electoral systems, showing how each model translates votes into seats and how Brazil’s institutional framework promotes diversity while requiring constant negotiation. João Tavares examines the electoral restrictions known as defeso eleitoral, a set of rules designed to prevent the use of public resources for campaign purposes and to reinforce the separation between the state and the government. Starting with the July edition, the Brazil in Focus series is available in both Portuguese and German, broadening its reach and making its content accessible to a wider audience. Together, the articles demonstrate how rules, deadlines, and institutional safeguards shape democracy, requiring respect for institutions, a willingness to engage in dialogue, and civic vigilance to ensure that electoral competition remains fair and legitimate.

July 30, 2026
Brasil em Foco
IMAGO / TheNews2

“A Lot of People in Brazil Want a Political Middle Ground”

An Interview with Maximilian Hedrich

Brazil is heading into pivotal elections shaped by antagonistic political camps and a fragmented centre. While economic concerns and security issues dominate, a convincing alternative between left and right remains elusive. What dynamics are shaping the vote, and what does that mean for Europe?

Dr. Sören Soika, Magdalena Falkner
July 7, 2026
International Reports
IMAGO / Agencia Prensa-Independiente

How Spain and Portugal Are Positioning Themselves as Bridges between Europe and Latin America

The Ibero-American Axis

Latin America is becoming a key arena of global power shifts. In this context, Spain and Portugal position themselves as strategic intermediaries between Europe and the region. How stable is this “Iberian bridge”, and does it always serve the general European and German interests?

Martin Friedek, Dr. Ludger Gruber
July 7, 2026
International Reports
IMAGO / ZUMA Press

The “Fifth Wave” of Transnational Organised Crime in Latin America

Shadow Economy and Extra-legal Governance

Transnational organised crime has evolved into a globally networked system that infiltrates, and in some cases replaces, state structures. With the emergence of a potential “fifth wave”, technology, influence and economic power are becoming even more central. What risks does this pose for Europe, and how can they be addressed?

Pablo Zeballos
July 7, 2026
International Reports
IMAGO / Christian Ohde

The EU–Mercosur Agreement

Fresh Momentum for European–Latin American Relations

The EU–Mercosur Agreement is as hailed as a milestone as it is contested. Between economic opportunities, criticism and global competition, much is at stake for businesses, agriculture and the EU’s international role. Can the deal deliver growth without deepening political and environmental tensions?

Dr Patricia Enssle
July 7, 2026
International Reports
IMAGO / Agencia EFE

The Trump Administration’s Latin America Strategy

From Monroe to Donroe

US strategy towards Latin America is increasingly shaped by security concerns. Migration, drug trafficking and organised crime dominate, and are primarily addressed through military means. What impact does this approach have on the region’s stability?

Dr. Hardy Ostry
July 7, 2026
International Reports
IMAGO / Xinhua

Latin America’s View of Asia Based on the Example of the Pacific Alliance

In Search of New Alliances

Through the Pacific Alliance, various Latin American states seek to strategically align their economic integration with the Asia-Pacific region. Flexible structures and open markets offer opportunities, but geopolitical competition and structural imbalances pose challenges.

Andreas Michael Klein
June 26, 2026
International Reports

Brazil in Focus 06/2026

What the Polls Say About the Senate Elections / Digital Sovereignty Starts with Infrastructure: Assessing the Expansion of Data Centers in Brazil

Download and read the new issue of the “Brasil em Foco” series for free. This June’s issue highlights two key issues for Brazilian democracy in 2026. In the first article, an overview of Senate election polls points to the rise of right-wing parties and significant losses for currently dominant parties, showing how the 2026 election could reshape the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches over the next eight years. The second article analyzes the expansion of data centers in the country and highlights the gap between Brazil’s energy potential and its actual data processing capacity, revealing the risks of digital sovereignty that is merely rhetorical if it is not accompanied by its own infrastructure and a regulatory framework capable of translating this competitive advantage into benefits for the domestic market.

June 19, 2026
Brasil em Foco

Defense industry and new technologies

Cadernos Adenauer 2/2026

The latest edition of the Cadernos Adenauer series presents a collection of articles that explore some of the key aspects of the intersection between the defense industry and new technologies, offering readers insights into how this sector is reinventing itself in the face of digital and scientific transformations, with a particular focus on the economic, social, and political impacts within the Brazilian context.

June 11, 2026
Cadernos Adenauer

Rewiring Power: Technology and Geopolitics in a Fragmented World

Policy Papers

The publication Policy Papers 2026, which covers the themes of the 23rd International Security Conference at Forte, is available for free download.

June 8, 2026
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Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.

Cadernos Adenauer

Journal about politics, economy and society

The Cadernos Adenauer Series (ISSN 1519-0951) focuses on issues related to the development of a democratic society. Articles are published on a variety of subjects in the fields of politics, the social situation, economics, international relations and law. Cadernos Adenauer aims to contribute to the dissemination of information and the broadening of public debate on issues of national and international importance. To get to the complete overview, please switch to Portuguese.

Brazil in Focus

Newsletter on current issues of Brazilian politics

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.

Brazil-Europe series

Yearbook on European-Brazilian Relations

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brazil publishes an annual anthology on European-Brazilian relations. It contains analyses and recommendations for action on relevant topics in the context of dialogue between Europeans and Brazilians. The publication series is addressed to politicians, academics and the interested public.

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