All posts by "plus55"

plus55 is the first media outlet created to bring content about Brazil to foreign audiences. It was conceived by a group of Brazilian journalists who wanted to help solve a big problem: misinformation and disinformation about our country. We feel that the international media has neglected Brazil for decades. Now, it concentrates its coverage primarily on economics. While it’s an important issue, economics alone cannot help you understand all of Brazil’s complexities. Brazil is a land of contradiction and nuance. But don’t worry. We’re here to help.

May 20 Uncategorized

Listen to the audio recording that could spell doom for Brazil’s President

One thing is for sure: President Michel Temer has committed a crime Yesterday, news broke that Brazil’s President Michel Temer was caught on tape discussing hush money with the owner of ...

May 19 GEOPOLITICS

JBS, the Brazilian meatpackers profiting from Operation Car Wash

JBS finds itself in the spotlight for the second time this year. Dirty meat put JBS on the front page in March 2017. Now, dirty money has put the Brazilian ...

May 05 EUROPE

What Marine Le Pen and Dilma Rousseff have in common

What Marine Le Pen and Dilma Rousseff have in common ? Le Pen’s protectionist policies recall Dilma’s own resistance to foreign goods. This article was orginally published by our partner ...

Apr 22 LATIN AMERICA

Michel Temer government thrown deep into uncertain waters

Temer’s reformist agenda is at risk, as the Supreme Court orders investigations against top government officials Brazilian President Michel Temer can’t catch a break. When his administration finally reached a ...

Mar 08 LATIN AMERICA

Brazil : Between Diplomatic Dignity and Economic Gain

The question of Brazilian tourist visas has raised a debate between the country’s top officials. While the Tourism Minister sees visa regulations as a way to boost the economy, the Foreign Minister stands ...

Feb 28 LATIN AMERICA

4 Surprising things I have learn about Brazil

(Christine Bootes , plus55) Plus55 American English editor reflects on the last year of Brazilian news. 1. Brazil and the States have more in common than you might think Spanning roughly 8.5 million ...

Jan 26 GEOPOLITICS

A New Authoritarianism in Brazil

A silent erosion of Brazil’s rule of law is taking place by João Carlos Magalhães. As you’re probably aware, liberal democracies are endangered. Donald Trump’s approaching presidency might entail the piecemeal ...