From January 2018 – July 2019, I had the opportunity to live and work in São Paulo, Brazil.
Unbeknownst to me at the time, the 18 months I spent in the country were incredibly consequential ones.
These are some reflections on my time in Brazil, which touch on politics, economics, travel, and ordinary life in Brazil.
Brazilian politics & economics
2018 BRAZILIAN ELECTIONS
TRAVEL
LIFE IN BRAZIL
Updates on Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Central America, and US/LatAm policy – September 8, 2018
Brazilian President Michel Temer: Reviled Today, Beloved Tomorrow? – August 20, 2018
Update from Brazil: The Strike is Over!, With Consequences To Come – June 3, 2018
On Strike!: Brazil’s Truckers and Oilworkers Strike, With Broader Implications – June 1, 2018
Trump, China, and the Americas – Part 2 – March 19, 2018
Trump, China, and the Americas – March 18, 2018
The return of the global caudillo – March 13, 2018
What I’m Expecting from Round 2 of the Brazilian Presidential Elections – October 27, 2018
Expectations for Bolsonaro, Trump, and US/Brazilian Ties – October 11, 2018
The people’s will: a Face-off between 2 polarizing candidates – October 8, 2018
Latest Polling and Pension Paralyzation in Brazil – September 16, 2018
Brazilian election update: Lula ruled ineligible – September 1, 2018
Brazilian Presidential Elections – A “no win” situation? – August 25, 2018
Checking in on the Brazilian Elections – May 23, 2018
Brazilian Corruption and the 2018 Elections – May 7, 2018
A Trip to the Amazon – May 12, 2019
Saturday in Rio – March 25, 2018
Heading to Rio – March 21, 2018
Coffee / Café – April 7, 2018
Learning by (losing): Getting up-to-speed on personal finance in Brazil – March 19, 2018
Ethan Hirsch 