André de Mello e Souza

Brazil is plagued by devastating natural disasters. Environmental and climate protection is not progressing for various reasons, and the country’'s colonial legacy also plays a role.

The lasting influence of Portuguese colonialism continues to hinder efforts to improve public welfare, address structural racism and protect the country’s rich ecosystems.

By admitting six new members to their informal group, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) may be thwarting its capacity for collective action.

The international community must address urgent worldwide challenges with full determination

Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro adopted similar strategies, but Brazil offered a stronger and faster response against threats to presidential election results than the United States

Brazil’s biggest ethnic group, the Yanomami, are being wiped out by hunger and disease. The Bolsonaro government is to blame.

Global public goods require international cooperation, but high-income countries are not making sufficient contributions

In protest against legitimate election results, right-wing extremists vandalised government buildings

How the fast appreciating US currency is causing stress in developing countries and emerging markets

Why Brazil’s run-off election on 30 October may become the last fee and fair one