Brian Winter on Brazil, Argentina, and the Future of Latin America

Published: July 10, 2024, noon

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It\u2019s not just the churrasco that made him fall in love with Brazil. Brian Winter has been studying and writing about Latin America for over 20 years. He\u2019s been tracking the struggles and triumphs of the region as it\u2019s dealt with decades of coups, violence, and shifting economics. His work offers a nuanced perspective on Latin America's persistent challenges and remarkable resilience.

Together Brian and Tyler discuss the politics and economics of nearly every country from the equator down. They cover the future of migration into Brazil, what it\u2019s doing right in agriculture, the cultural shift in race politics, crime in Rio and S\xe3o Paulo, the effectiveness and future consequences of Bukele\u2019s police state in El Salvador, the economic growth of Columbia despite continued violence, the prevalence of startups and psychoanalysis in Argentina, Uruguay\u2019s reduction in poverty levels, the beautiful ugliness of Sao Paulo, where Brian will explore next, and more.

Read a\xa0full transcript\xa0enhanced with helpful links, or watch the\xa0full video.

Recorded April 15th, 2024.

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