Brian Winter on Brazil, Argentina, and the Future of Latin America | Conversations with Tyler

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.
Recorded April 15th, 2024
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[@carolina_D]

What a FANTASTIC interview. Mil gracias! 😊

[@commedy7677]

I like that this doesn't have intro music. easier on the ears

[@12345idiotsluggage]

Still didn't hear anything that would change gears from the DeGaulle comment that "Brazil is a country of the future and always will be." Massive capability never filled.

[@OOCASHFLOW]

Would be good to hear you interview Bukele and not just on security ..

[@danecjensen]

Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe and @danecjensen) -
00:00 - Brian Winter, editor of Americas Quarterly, discusses Latin American politics
00:23 - Brian Beutler Brazil with a Z
01:19 - Brazils progress, challenges, and future
03:03 - Brazils role as an immigration destination
04:28 - Diaspora, productivity, infrastructure, economy
07:06 - Brazils economic and cultural transformation
07:47 - Texan culture, optimism in Brazil
10:06 - Brazils joy in life, soccer team evolution
13:57 - Brazils shifting pop culture South Koreas influence, cyclicality
16:40 - PIX Cell Phone Fears in Sao Paulo
17:33 - Crime in Brazils Rio de Janeiro city, complicated by militias
18:48 - Drug trafficking and organized crime in Latin America
19:57 - Brazils rise in black identity and racism
24:41 - Best Churrasco in Brazil, classic picanha
25:50 - El Salvador President Naib Bucals Jailing Success
30:36 - Colombias dramatic drop in homicide rates, political stability, geography
33:30 - Civil service competence crucial in Latin America
33:57 - Colombias lesserknown regions Meridim, Monteria, Sierra Nevada
35:22 - Birdwatching trip with sister in South America
35:52 - Argentinas polo, horse culture, and economic success
37:19 - Argentinas strong intellectual capital and entrepreneurs ability to thrive
38:57 - Popular psychoanalysis in Buenos Aires, Uruguays success story
42:24 - Sao Paulo Best Latin American city for exile
46:46 - The happiest countries in Latin America Guatemala, Bolivia
49:37 - Reflecting on his career and experiences in Latin America
54:32 - Economic stability under democracy in Latin America
56:26 - Chile Highquality, natural food with dairy sauces
58:54 - Latin Americas rich indigenous culture