Articles by 

Maurício Ferro

Politics

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.
Economy

Capital is Apprehensive

This week witnessed a significant outflow of foreign capital from the stock exchange. Estimates suggest an amount around 20 billion Brazilian Reals, even in light of the positive economic indicators presented by the Brazilian economy.
Sports

Exceptional talent is no longer sufficient. Football demands exemplary conduct.

Soccer is changing dramatically. And I'm not talking about rules, tactical schemes, or athletic performance. We are experiencing a shift in consciousness.
Behavior

Words Difficult to Articulate

This week was my father's birthday. He would have turned 90 if he were alive. He passed away exactly 10 years ago.
Politics

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.
Economy

The Enduring Nature of Pyramid Schemes

Police are investigating whether the motive for his assassination is linked to this professional having dismantled a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.