LONDON — Brazil has long maintained a frustrating cadence on the global economic stage, characterized by a persistent capacity to disappoint. Despite boasting an extraordinary natural-resource endowment, robust agricultural output, and a diversified industrial base, the nation’s long-term growth trajectory frequently resembles what Brazilians wryly describe as voo de galinha—the…
By Robert Muggah and Ilona Szabó de Carvalho October 27, 2026 Introduction: A Resurgent Democracy at a Crossroads SÃO PAULO — For months, the prevailing narrative surrounding Brazil’s 2026 general election centered on exhaustion, polarization, and democratic fatigue. Yet, the nation delivered a stunning political pivot that defied historical precedent…
By Global Affairs Desk Published: October 26, 2026 Main Facts For years, the cornerstone of Donald Trump’s regional foreign policy relied on a calculated retreat from traditional multilateral alliances, pivoting instead toward the consolidation of a Western Hemisphere stronghold. While Washington’s broader international interventions often faced steep diplomatic resistance and…
Published: September 16, 2026 Curated by: Susanna Moreira Photography: Maurício Araújo Main Facts In contemporary residential architecture, the threshold between formal design and lived-in functionality is frequently contested. Enter Casa Noor (Noor House), a striking new architectural residential project designed by Marcos Lula, recently spotlighted on the global architectural stage.…
