Articles by 

Maurício Ferro

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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.