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Against the odds, Flávio Bolsonaro looks set to steer Brazil back to the right
The Brazilian left needs a rebrand that speaks to a new generation. But what else do Sunday’s election results tell us?
A Brazilian trend forecaster on why real-world research always beats algorithms
Iza Dezon, the CEO of strategic trend consultancy Dezon, on why on-the-ground-research is invaluable to accurate market predictions.
‘We can’t make a newspaper for people with heart problems’: Folha de São Paulo defends independent journalism
Folha de S Paulo has been one of Brazil’s leading daily newspapers for over a century. Editor in chief Sérgio Dávila discusses its evolution, the importance of diversity and why AI won’t replace journalists.
Rio’s extraordinary Costa Brava Clube began with a tent on the sand
Brutalism, bossa nova and a closer relationship with nature flourished in Brazil’s second-most populous city during the postwar years – inspiring architect Ricardo Menescal to dream up this long-cherished club.
Want to know why São Paulo is so vibrant and ambitious? Here are 10 observations
There has been a Monocle tour of South and Central America over the past 12 days that has seen two colleagues and I journey from Montevideo in Uruguay to Guatemala City, where we are…
Inside the Brazilian embassy in Rome: The diplomatic keepers of Italian heritage
The Italian capital's 17th-century masterpiece, Palazzo Pamphilj, is going through a considered restoration under the direction of the Brazilian embassy.
‘If you have the privilege, this is a way to survive.’ How two 1950s towers built community in São Paulo
Edifícios Locarno and Lugano, twin residential towers in Higienópolis in Brazil’s largest city, were designed by German architect Adolf Franz Heep in the 1950s. The modernist apartment blocks remain comfortable homes to this day.
The Cinephile’s 2026 checklist: A Berlin icon, a Brazilian hit and the Criterion closet
From a snazzy cinema in Berlin to a company keeping physical media alive, here are three exceptional cinematic experiences from the Monocle team.
‘We’re a gateway for brands to the country.’ If you want Brazil, you start at Iguatemi
The CEO of Iguatemi on what’s powering the retail real-estate group’s healthy growth trajectory.
Five floor-fillers from Brazilian Carnival that will bring the ‘bloco’ to you
Listen to Monocle’s Carnival playlist with tunes by Léo Santana, Gretchen, Marina Sena and more.
