🇧🇷 Brazil Episodes

Convidados: Marina Dias, repórter do The Washington Post em Brasília, e Marcelo Lins, comentarista e apresentador do GloboNews Internacional. “Lição de democracia”, “algo que os EUA não conseguiram fazer”, “o julgamento mais importante”. Estes são alguns dos termos usados pela imprensa internacional para definir o julgamento do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro e de outros sete réus por tentativa de golpe – um evento que faz os olhos de vários países se voltarem ao Brasil, como explicam em conversa com Natuza Nery os jornalistas Marina Dias e Marcelo Lins. Repórter do jornal The Washington Post em Brasília, Marina Dias compara o momento histórico brasileiro com o dos EUA, onde Donald Trump não foi responsabilizado por ter instigado os atos de 6 de janeiro de 2021. Na ocasião, apoiadores de Trump invadiram o Congresso americano para evitar a certificação de Joe Biden como presidente. Marina fala também sobre os desafios de explicar ao mundo a situação e as particularidades da política brasileira. E conta os bastidores da entrevista que fez com o ministro Alexandre de Moraes. Depois, Natuza conversa com Marcelo Lins, comentarista da GloboNews e apresentador do GloboNews Internacional. Lins analisa as lições que o Judiciário brasileiro dá ao mundo democrático ao julgar um ex-presidente e militares de alta patente acusados de tramar um golpe de Estado. "Não adianta fingir que o que aconteceu não aconteceu. Uma tentativa clara de ruptura com a ideia de executar lideranças políticas importantes, tudo não pode passar impune”, diz. Guests: Marina Dias, reporter for The Washington Post in Brasília, and Marcelo Lins, commentator and host of GloboNews Internacional. "Lesson in democracy," "something the US failed to do," "the most important trial." These are some of the terms used by the international press to define the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants for attempted coup – an event that makes the eyes of several countries turn to Brazil, as journalists Marina Dias and Marcelo Lins explain in conversation with Natuza Nery. The Washington Post's reporter in Brasília, Marina Dias, compares the historical Brazilian moment with that of the USA, where Donald Trump was not held responsible for instigating the acts of January 6, 2021. On that occasion, Trump supporters invaded the American Congress to prevent the certification of Joe Biden as president. Marina also talks about the challenges of explaining the situation and the particularities of Brazilian politics to the world. And she tells the behind-the-scenes story of the interview she did with Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Afterwards, Natuza talks to Marcelo Lins, GloboNews commentator and host of GloboNews Internacional. Lins analyzes the lessons that the Brazilian Judiciary gives to the democratic world by judging a former president and high-ranking military officers accused of plotting a coup d'état. "There's no point in pretending that what happened didn't happen. A clear attempt to break with the idea of executing important political leaders, everything cannot go unpunished," he says.

Guest: Bernardo Mello Franco, columnist for O Globo newspaper and commentator for CBN radio. While the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro began at the Supreme Federal Court, a movement was being orchestrated at another point in the Praça dos Três Poderes. In Congress, pressure for amnesty for those responsible for January 8, 2023, gained traction. The agenda became a priority for opposition parliamentarians and gained the support of the Centrão – during the week, the União Progressista federation announced its departure from the government to help the project move forward. The president of the Chamber, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), signaled this Thursday (4th) that the topic is still under discussion and that the definition of the analysis is open. In the Senate, an alternative proposal is under debate. Meanwhile, President Lula stated that the mobilization against pardoning the crimes for the attempted coup must be “a battle of the people as well.” In this episode, Natuza Nery talks to Bernardo Mello Franco to explain why the movement for amnesty gained strength precisely when Bolsonaro is being judged at the STF. Columnist for O Globo newspaper and commentator for CBN radio, Bernardo analyzes the actions of the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos-SP), and the former president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP-AL) in favor of amnesty – and their interests behind this agenda. And he concludes: “because of this tradition of conciliation and impunity that the history of Brazil has seen coups repeating themselves.”

Convidados: Reynaldo Turollo Jr, repórter do g1 em Brasília; e Thiago Bottino, professor de direito da FGV-Rio. No segundo dia de julgamento de Jair Bolsonaro e de mais 7 réus, quatro defesas foram ouvidas pela 1ª Turma do Supremo – entre elas a do ex-presidente. A sessão durou pouco mais de três horas, e acabou no início da tarde. Em suas falas, os advogados de Bolsonaro e de generais de alta patente tentaram desqualificar as provas, e voltaram a questionar a delação de Mauro Cid e a conduta do ministro Alexandre de Moraes à frente do processo. No segundo diário do julgamento, Natuza Nery volta a conversar com Reynaldo Turollo Jr., repórter do g1 em Brasília que acompanha as sessões de dentro do Supremo. Turollo relata quais foram os principais pontos da sessão, entre eles o momento em que, na avaliação de especialistas, a defesa de Paulo Sérgio Nogueira (ex-comandante do Exército e ex-ministro da Defesa) “entregou a cabeça de Bolsonaro”. Depois, a conversa é com Thiago Bottino, professor de Direito da FGV-RJ. Bottino analisa as falas das defesas, e responde como a estratégia adotada pelos advogados dos réus pode refletir na definição das penas. Ele compara também a atuação das defesas no Supremo com a defesa política feita por apoiadores do ex-presidente. Guests: Reynaldo Turollo Jr, g1 reporter in Brasília; and Thiago Bottino, law professor at FGV-Rio. On the second day of the trial of Jair Bolsonaro and 7 other defendants, four defenses were heard by the Supreme Court's 1st Panel – including that of the former president. The session lasted just over three hours, ending in the early afternoon. In their speeches, the lawyers for Bolsonaro and high-ranking generals tried to disqualify the evidence, and again questioned Mauro Cid's plea bargain and the conduct of Minister Alexandre de Moraes at the head of the process. In the second trial diary, Natuza Nery returns to talk with Reynaldo Turollo Jr., a g1 reporter in Brasília who follows the sessions from inside the Supreme Court. Turollo reports on the main points of the session, including the moment when, in the opinion of experts, the defense of Paulo Sérgio Nogueira (former Army commander and former Minister of Defense) "handed over Bolsonaro's head". Afterwards, the conversation is with Thiago Bottino, a law professor at FGV-RJ. Bottino analyzes the defenses' statements and answers how the strategy adopted by the defendants' lawyers may reflect on the definition of penalties. He also compares the actions of the defenses in the Supreme Court with the political defense made by supporters of the former president.

Guests: Reynaldo Turollo Jr, g1 reporter in Brasília, and Pierpaolo Bottini, USP law professor. At 9:11 am on September 2nd, the STF's 1st Panel opened the session to judge former president Jair Bolsonaro and 7 other defendants for a coup d'état. Reading his report on this first day of trial, Minister Alexandre de Moraes sent messages about his vote. Attorney General Paulo Gonet showed the prosecution's evidence and said that no "signed order" is needed for an attempted coup. And the lawyers of 4 defendants presented their defense strategies. Reynaldo Turollo Jr, a g1 reporter in Brasília, reports on the first day of the trial. In conversation with Natuza Nery, Turollo keeps a diary of the historic trial. He highlights the main points of Moares', Gonet's, and the defenses' speeches. Turollo recounts the atmosphere in the Supreme Court, and answers what to expect this Wednesday, day 2 of the trial, when it will be former president Jair Bolsonaro's defense's turn to defend him. Afterwards, Natuza talks with Pierpaolo Bottini, lawyer and professor of Criminal Law at the USP Faculty of Law. Bottini analyzes Alexandre de Moraes' political messages when reading his report, the arguments used in the PGR's accusation, and the defense strategies of Mauro Cid, Alexandre Ramagem, Admiral Almir Garnier, and Anderson Torres.

Guest: Felipe Recondo, journalist and author of the books “The Eleven” and “The Court: How the Supreme Court United Against the Authoritarian Threat”. Starting this Tuesday (2nd), Brazil will witness an unprecedented trial. For the first time, a former president and high-ranking military officers will be placed in the dock on charges of crimes against democracy. According to the Attorney General's Office (PGR), Jair Bolsonaro and 7 other allies were part of the so-called "crucial core" of the coup plot that tried to change the result of the last presidential election. Bolsonaro, Alexandre Ramagem (former Abin), Almiri Garnier (former Navy commander), Anderson Torres (former Minister of Justice), Augusto Heleno (former Minister of the Institutional Security Office), Mauro Cid (former aide to Bolsonaro), Paulo Sérgio Nogueira (former Minister of Defense) and Walter Braga Netto (former Minister of the Civil House) will be judged by the 1st Panel of the STF. In this episode of O Assunto, Natuza Nery talks to journalist Felipe Recondo to explain everything you need to know to follow the STF sessions from this Tuesday. Specialized in covering the Supreme Court and author of the books “The Eleven” and “The Court”, Recondo details how the trial will proceed and what to expect from each day. He recalls the PGR's complaint, the crimes pointed out against the defendants and what the expectation is around the votes of the five ministers that make up the 1st Panel of the Supreme Court.

Guest: Ariel Palacios, Globo and GloboNews correspondent in Buenos Aires. After nearly two years leading the Casa Rosada, Javier Milei has experienced highs and lows in his approval. Elected with an anti-politics discourse and the promise to handle Argentina's troubled economy, he faces his worst moment as president. The trigger for Milei's crisis is the scandal involving his sister, Karina, presidential secretary and whom he calls 'El Jefe' ('The Boss', in Spanish). The case surfaced after the release of audios of Diego Spagnuolo, a personal friend of the Milei siblings who held the position of director of the National Agency for People with Disabilities. In the recordings, Spagnuolo mentions Karina's participation in a corruption scheme in the purchase of medicines — the president's sister would keep 3% of the 8% bribe charged on all department contracts. The turbulence adds to the distrust of the population and the financial sector regarding Milei's economic policy: after a significant drop in inflation, prices have risen again. All this on the eve of two important elections: for representatives of the province of Buenos Aires, on September 7; and for national deputies and senators, on October 26. To explain the crisis in the Argentine government, Natuza Nery talks with Ariel Palacios, Globo and GloboNews correspondent in Buenos Aires. He talks about the umbilical relationship of the Milei siblings and the weight of the corruption allegations for the president's image.

Guests: César Tralli, Globo and GloboNews presenter, and Bruno Tavares, Globo reporter. Dubbed Hidden Carbon, this Thursday's (28th) mega-operation revealed the PCC criminal group's operation in a complex scheme involving the fuel sector and Faria Lima institutions, the country's main financial center. Considered the country's largest anti-crime operation in history, the investigation exposed how criminal factions invaded gas stations and penetrated the financial system. According to investigations, the criminal group used agents infiltrated in fintechs and investment funds to prevent crime money from being tracked. The Federal Revenue Service states that criminals moved R$ 52 billion in the last 4 years through fintechs, companies that use technology to offer financial services in a simpler and faster way than traditional banks – and with almost no public sector oversight. “Fintechs have become a black hole,” summarizes César Tralli in a conversation with Natuza Nery in this episode. Globo and GloboNews presenter, Tralli reports what he heard from investigators and tells how the investigation against organized crime reached the financial heart of the country. Before, Natuza talks to Bruno Tavares, Globo reporter who first revealed the mega-operation against the PCC. He explains how this investigation was born and answers why the fuel sector is so attractive for the practice of crimes.

Guest: Cláudio Couto, political scientist and professor at FGV The so-called Shielding PEC returned to the Chamber's agenda after the agreement for the president of the Chamber, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB) to resume his seat, taken by opposition deputies in a mutiny earlier this month. Along with the text that shields politicians, there is also discussion about the end of privileged jurisdiction and the project that creates new rules for parties to file lawsuits in the Supreme Court. This Wednesday (27), Motta stated that the discussion around the text is a "right of Congress" and aims to give greater "independence" to parliamentary activity. Until the end of Wednesday night, the text was still open and there was no consensus for the vote. In practice, the Shielding PEC can hinder investigations into parliamentarians, as political scientist Cláudio Couto explains in a conversation with Natuza Nery in this episode. "We are going to create an oligarchy that can turn its back on society," assesses the FGV professor. Cláudio also explains how a combination of factors caused the package of proposals to advance at this moment in Congress, on the eve of the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro in the STF.

Guests: José Hamilton Ribeiro, Brazilian journalist who covered the Vietnam War, and Artur Romeu, Latin America director of Reporters Without Borders. According to the UN Human Rights office, 247 media professionals have died in Gaza since the start of the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in October 2023. The Committee to Protect Journalists counts 197 deaths. These numbers are greater than the sum of all journalists killed in the Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan wars plus both world wars. And it is a count that does not stop growing: on Monday (25th), a new Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital, in Khan Younis, killed 20 people, five of them media professionals. In this episode, Natuza Nery talks with José Hamilton Ribeiro, author of "The Taste of War," a book in which he narrates his coverage of the Vietnam War for Realidade magazine, in 1968. A Globo journalist for more than four decades, he carries on his body the mark of war coverage: when stepping on a landmine, he lost a leg. Artur Romeu, Latin America director of Reporters Without Borders, also participates in the episode. He points out what are the main rights guaranteed to journalists in conflict zones and explains why the work of the press is fundamental for the world to know what happens in a war, beyond the official reports released by the parties involved.

Guest: Carlos Melo, political scientist and professor at Insper Donald Trump's tariffs, plus the content of conversations between Jair Bolsonaro, his son Eduardo, and pastor Silas Malafaia, have clear effects on the image of the right aligned with the former president. This Monday (25th), a new round of research released by the Quaest institute shows that 52% of Brazilians say that Jair Bolsonaro participated in an attempted coup d'état – the reason why the former president will be judged starting next week. In recent days, data obtained by the Quaest survey had already shown that 55% of Brazilians consider Bolsonaro's house arrest fair. And 69% said that Eduardo Bolsonaro acts in the US to defend his own interests and those of his family – this is because Trump justified the 50% tariff on Brazilian products with an alleged “persecution” of Jair. In this episode, Natuza Nery talks to Carlos Melo to explain the current moment of the right and its dilemmas from a split in the Bolsonarista core. Political scientist and professor at Insper, Carlos Melo analyzes the situation of governors who support and are supported by Bolsonaro. He looks closely at the conditions that will define candidacies for the Palácio do Planalto in 2026.

Convidado: Victor Hugo Silva, g1 기술 기자. 그들은 전 세계 수십억 명의 사람들이 매일 사용하는 정보를 저장하고 처리합니다. 데이터 센터는 디지털 환경에 있는 모든 정보를 처리하는 서버를 수용합니다. 그들은 다양한 유형이지만, 그 중 하나는 인공 지능에 사용되는 기술 회사들의 특별한 관심을 불러일으켰습니다. AI를 위한 데이터 센터는 적절한 물리적 공간을 위한 경쟁을 동원합니다. 이러한 유형의 설치는 훨씬 더 많은 전력을 필요로 하고 결과적으로 더 많은 냉각 용량을 필요로 합니다. 이것이 그들이 높은 물 소비를 요구하기 때문에 환경에 대한 위험으로 여겨지는 이유입니다. 높은 재생 에너지 생산 능력을 갖춘 브라질은 AI를 위한 데이터 센터 건설에 대한 기술 대기업의 관심을 불러일으킵니다. 한편, 정부는 국가를 세계 데이터 센터 허브로 전환하기 위한 투자 유치 계획을 준비하고 있다고 밝혔습니다. 이 에피소드에서 Victor Boyadjian은 g1 기자 Victor Hugo Silva와 대화하여 다양한 유형의 데이터 센터와 이러한 센터가 환경에 미치는 영향에 대해 설명합니다. Victor Hugo는 인공 지능을 위한 데이터 처리 센터의 혁신 약속과 주제를 둘러싼 토론에 대해 보고합니다. 그리고 그는 당신 근처에 데이터 센터가 있는 것이 중요한지에 대한 질문에 답합니다.

"Leão" tornou-se a música mais ouvida da década no Brasil após a morte de Marília Mendonça, alavancando a carreira do rapper Xamã e mostrando o potencial lucrativo dos trabalhos póstumos da cantora.

Guests: Paulo Velasco, professor of International Politics at UERJ, and Thiago Rodrigues, professor at the Institute of Strategic Studies at UFF. The US sent six warships to the Venezuelan coast. The deployment is part of an official mission to combat drug trafficking, according to the US government, which offers US$ 50 million in reward to anyone who brings Nicolás Maduro to prison. The White House promises to use "all force" against the Venezuelan regime. In response, Maduro announced the mobilization of 4.5 million militiamen. The movements represent an escalation in the already troubled relationship between the US and Venezuela, as Paulo Velasco explains in a conversation with Victor Boyadjian in this episode. Professor of International Politics at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Velasco reports on the political, economic and social situation in Venezuela - and details why drug trafficking in the country has become a concern for the US. He, who is the author of the book "Venezuela and Chavismo in Perspective", assesses the chances of the tension between the two sides growing. Afterwards, the conversation is with Thiago Rodrigues, professor at the Institute of Strategic Studies at the Federal Fluminense University. He answers what characterizes a "narco-state" and whether Venezuela can be framed in this concept. Author of "Politics and Drugs in the Americas: A Genealogy of Drug Trafficking", Thiago concludes what the possible consequences are for Brazil if Trump decides to escalate the offensive against Maduro even further.

Bolsonaro indiciado, Malafaia investigado: detalhes da trama golpista revelada pela Polícia Federal.

O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal Flávio Dino decidiu que leis de outros países só têm efeito no Brasil com aval do STF. A decisão do ministro foi tomada no âmbito de um debate jurídico ligado às tragédias de Mariana e Brumadinho — e nada tem a ver com a Lei Magnitsky, aplicada contra o também ministro do Supremo Alexandre de Moraes. Mas, na prática, acaba blindando Moraes. Nesta terça-feira, o ministro esclareceu que o Brasil vai continuar respeitando decisões de Cortes Internacionais. Também nesta terça, as ações dos bancos em bolsas perderam valor, já que a decisão de Dino levantou dúvidas sobre os impactos para bancos e empresas que operam no Brasil e no exterior. Para explicar a decisão de Dino e seus impactos, Victor Boyadjian conversa com Maristela Basso, professora de Direito Internacional da USP. Ela responde quais os trâmites envolvidos para que uma decisão tomada em um país seja cumprida em território brasileiro. Ela, que trabalha com a execução de sentenças estrangeiras há mais de 40 anos, avalia a que tipo de imbróglio os bancos estão submetidos após a decisão do ministro Dino. Depois, Victor recebe Maria Cristina Fernandes, colunista do jornal Valor Econômico e comentarista da GloboNews e da CBN. A jornalista avalia o atual momento da escalada da relação entre EUA e Brasil, e conta o que ouviu de agentes do mercado sobre a decisão de Dino.

O convidado Oliver Stuenkel, professor da FGV e pesquisador de Harvard e Carnegie Endowment, analisa as reuniões de Trump, Zelensky e líderes europeus, o futuro político de Zelensky cedendo território à Rússia e o tabuleiro geopolítico em caso de paz.

Guests: Laís Peretto, executive director of Childhood Brasil, and Nay Macedo, psychologist. Influencer Felca's video exposed an old problem: the adultification of children and adolescents and the use of images of minors to monetize on social media. The publication has over 40 million views and broke bubbles in society. A flurry of projects on the topic emerged in Congress. More than 60 projects deal with the matter in parliament – and one of them is more advanced, PL 2628, already approved in the Senate and currently in the Chamber. In this episode, Victor Boyadjian talks with Laís Peretto, executive director of Childhood Brasil, to explain what this project is. She points out the main pillars of the text, already nicknamed “PL Felca”. For Laís, the influencer's video pressured parliamentarians to act. She talks about how the protection of children and adolescents should be seen collectively, involving public policies, technology companies and civil society. Victor also receives psychologist Nay Macedo, a specialist in child and adolescent protection in the digital age. Nay explains what adultification is - and differentiates the types of exposure of minors on social media, including so-called "sharenting". The psychologist talks about the impacts of adultification for children and adolescents – both from a behavioral and cognitive point of view. And she concludes what are the best practices for those responsible to preserve the image of minors on the internet – she tells why even content considered innocent and harmless can represent "bait" for pedophilia.

In the most ambitious project of her career, Marília Mendonça traveled performing as a surprise - and for free - in different capitals of the country. It was a way to reciprocate the affection of the fans, who also had their lives transformed by her departure.

Guest: Guga Chacra, Globo, GloboNews, and CBN radio commentator, and O Globo newspaper columnist. In an interview with Fox News in early August, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted he "intends" to assume total control of the Gaza Strip. The operation has no official start date, but the Israeli armed forces already claim to control 75% of the territory. The decision was met with immediate criticism from the international community: the UN, Russia, and China condemned the expansion of Israel's military action; and even traditional allies, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom, joined in. All this while calls for a ceasefire grow in the face of the humanitarian crisis to which the Palestinians are subjected. In this episode, Victor Boyadjian receives Guga Chacra, Globo, GloboNews, and CBN radio commentator, and O Globo newspaper columnist. Guga comments on Netanyahu's military and political objectives and analyzes the current status of the conflict and the possibility of a two-state solution.

Guests: José Roberto Mendonça de Barros, economist, and Ana Flor, columnist for g1 and commentator for GloboNews Exactly one week after the 50% tariff on Brazilian products sold to the US came into effect, the Brazilian government announced a package of measures to help exporters. The package has three pillars: credit for affected companies, tax incentives, and the purchase of products that would be sold to the US. In return, the government demands that all jobs be maintained. In this episode, Victor Boyadjian talks with Ana Flor, columnist for g1 and commentator for GloboNews. In addition to explaining the main points of the announced measures, the journalist details how the package was received by the sectors affected by the tariff. She also talks about which strategies remain on the Brazilian government's table to respond to the Trump administration. Then, the conversation is with economist José Roberto Mendonça de Barros. He analyzes the effectiveness of the measures and their long-term impact on the Brazilian economy. Secretary of Economic Policy of the Ministry of Finance between 1995 and 1998, José Roberto also assesses how the tariff could boost sectors of the Brazilian economy to remodel themselves and seek new markets.