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Politics
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Walk the Talk: The Dual Face of America
The American idiom “walk the talk” is commonly employed to convey the meaning of “doing what one says” or “acting in accordance with one's own words.”
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The Decline of Politics
It is often said that politics is the art of swallowing frogs. In contemporary times, I assert that politics is the domain of farce, where truth is lost amidst the falsehoods of those who manipulate it.
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If it bleeds, it sells.
This March marks the 10th anniversary of the ill-fated Operation Lava Jato. Not coincidentally, the judiciary is now confronted with the dilemma of reviewing the leniency agreements entered into by corporations.
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The Pugilism of Diplomacy
Lula's comment was disastrous, as he juxtaposed Hitler and the Jewish people in the same sentence and compared it to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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The barracks must account for themselves.
It is inevitable to draw parallels between the current national political landscape, with the revelations from the investigations into the January 8 coup attempts, and the era when the country was governed with an iron fist by the military.
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Brazil and its Self-Flagellation
Brazil possesses a propensity for self-flagellation and periodic self-destruction. Whenever signs of improvement emerge, an event invariably occurs to destabilize its structures and dismantle its institutions.
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Intelligence Agencies and the True Threats to Brazil
In the United States, the CIA is tasked with collecting and analyzing foreign intelligence to advise the government on matters of national security.
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Guido Mantega at Vale: Market Pressures and Controversies
The recent nomination of Guido Mantega to the presidency of Vale has ignited intense debates and market pressures.
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The Widows of Lava Jato
Each passing day reveals further atrocities and crimes committed by the Lava Jato prosecutors, led by former judge Sergio Moro.
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What the Argentine Elections Teach Us
With the conclusion of Argentina's presidential elections last Sunday, Javier Milei's victory over Sergio Massa corroborates a pattern that has been consolidating in presidential elections.
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Whose interests does this war serve?
For nearly a week, we have been shocked by news of the war between Palestinians and Israelis. The atrocities are horrifying.
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Quid pro quo
"Quid pro quo" is a Latin expression that, in Portuguese, conveys the meaning of confusion, mistake, or a public dispute.
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Stupidity Should Be Taxed
In times of tax reform, where creativity is sought to increase revenue and improve fiscal balance, the government has employed various stratagems to maximize revenue collection.
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Civil Death
This week, Justice Dias Toffoli of the Supreme Federal Court penned the epitaph for Operation Lava Jato with the statement: “The greatest error of the Brazilian judiciary.”
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The Futile Significance of Left or Right
Today's world is polarized, characterized by fervent manifestations across global social media platforms, stemming from political stances divided into two factions: the left and the right.
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The Promising Future of Infrastructure in South America
Offshore oil extraction is transforming the economy of one of South America's smallest and poorest nations, Guyana.
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Of paramount interest! The ramifications of Lula's selection for Supreme Court Justice.
With the first nominee to fill one of the two Supreme Federal Court (STF) vacancies this year now confirmed, the race to nominate the second individual has commenced, with the selection scheduled for October 2023 onwards. Speculation is rampant.
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Fake News Bill: Do Not Kill the Messenger.
In common parlance, this expression refers to the principle of not criticizing the bearer of bad news, but rather focusing on the root cause of the problem.
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Review of Leniency Agreements – A New Perspective.
Following the legal action filed by PSOL and PCdoB before the Supreme Federal Court (STF), seeking the annulment of fines from all leniency agreements already concluded in Brazil.
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The rationale behind Lula's decision not to adhere to the triple list for the Attorney General's Office (PGR).
President Lula announced that he would not adhere to the triple list for the selection of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR), whose term concludes in September 2023.
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Electoral Reform: What to Change and Why?
I recognize that the Brazilian electoral system requires profound changes. I venture to suggest, perhaps with a degree of hyperbole, that it might warrant a complete rewrite for contemporary times.
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