Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the new cycle of reforms, the municipal elections, Moro and Bolsonaro's relationship and much more!

Brazilian Politics Podcast

New Cycle of Reforms and Negotiations in Congress

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão dedicate an entire episode to discuss the current Brazilian Foreign Policy and its main challenges, including relationship with the United States, tension in Venezuela and opportunities with China. 

Special Edition: Brazilian Foreign Policy

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão analyse the main achievements and developments of President Bolsonaro's administration in 2019 and discuss the key issues for 2020.

Looking back to 2019 and into 2020

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the new fiscal plan to help states, updates from Congress and the power of the Executive over the Legislative.

Updates from Congress, New Fiscal Plan and the Power of the Executive Branch

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the context of the pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations, as well as its practical consequences. What are the impacts in the Pension Reform and in the Executive-Legislative relationship?

Pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations and its aftermath

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão discuss the Pension Reform debate in the House Special Committee, as well as challenges ahead in the domestic and foreign front.

New Chapter in the Pension Reform Battle and Domestic and Foreign Challenges Ahead

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the controversy around Petrobras. Will the state owned company be free to operate autonomously? Also, lessons learned by Bolsonaro after 100 days in power and the debate over censorship following a Supreme Court decision.

Petrobras controversy, lessons learned in Brasilia & the censorship debate

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the first 100 days. Is the Government changing its posture or will we see more of the same?

The first 100 days of Bolsonaro's Presidency

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the first 100 days of Bolsonaro's Government, China-US trade war and its impact in Brazil and what we should keep an eye on to answer Brasília's most pressing question: is the tension between Congress and Executive dwindling down?

Political tension in Brasília and consequences of the China-US trade war

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the ongoing tension between the Executive and the Legislative and the Legislative and the Judiciary.

War of the - Executive, Judiciary & Legislative - Worlds!

Season 02 is underway! Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the first months of Bolsonaro's administration, the Pension Reform battle and his first visit to the USA.

Bolsonaro's first visit to the US and the Pension Reform battle in Congress

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss recent developments regarding Bolsonaro's future mandate, including his governability and the role of Onyx Lorenzoni, his Chief of Staff.

Will Bolsonaro organize a strong alliance around him?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the transition efforts of Bolsonaro and what to expect from Congress this and next year. 

Bolsonaro's transition effort and Congressional voting agenda

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão comment on Bolsonaro's first cabinet members and recent ruffles between Brasilia's political world and his economic team, led by Paulo Guedes.

President elect Jair Bolsonaro's first days in Brasília

Michael Lopez, Lucas de Aragão and Thiago de Aragão discuss the next steps of Jair Bolsonaro's victory. What are the priorities? Will transition be smooth? Who are the key members of the next presidential cabinet? And what to expect regarding governability in a fragmented and complex Congress?

Bolsonaro elected President of Brazil. What comes next?

Presented by Arko Advice, Brazil's main political risk company. Weekly, three Brazilian political analysts discuss the ongoing developments in the Brazilian Political Scenario. Get insights and views from local experts.

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