2024-07-10
58 分钟Register for the DC Listener Meetup It’s 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’s been tracking the struggles and triumphs of the region as it’s 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’s doing right in agriculture, the cultural shift in race politics, crime in Rio and São Paulo, the effectiveness and future consequences of Bukele’s police state in El Salvador, the economic growth of Columbia despite continued violence, the prevalence of startups and psychoanalysis in Argentina, Uruguay’s reduction in poverty levels, the beautiful ugliness of Sao Paulo, where Brian will explore next, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded April 15th, 2024. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Brian on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here.
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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to conversations with Tyler.
Today I'm chatting with Brian Winter.
Let me just give you the introduction from Brian himself.
Hes the editor in chief of Americas Quarterly and a longstanding analyst of latin american politics.
With more than 20 years following the region, hes lived in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.
He was a correspondent for Reuters.
He also has been vice president of policy for the Americas Society and Council of the Americas.
Hes been called the best foreign expert on Brazil of this moment.
Hes the author of several books, including why Soccer Matters, a New York Times bestseller co authored with brazilian soccer legend Pele, the accidental president of Brazil, co authored with President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and long after Midnight, a memoir about trying and failing to learn Tatango in Argentina.
He's a regular contributor to television and radio, a host of the Americas Quarterly podcast, and a prolific barbecuer and and chef.
I very much enjoy following him on Twitter at Brazilbrian.