Brazil’s changing political landscape

Resumo

With economic conditions deteriorating andpopular discontent growing, presidential contendersare pressed to offer quick-fix solutionsto Brazil’s problems. The responses have beenvague and general. João Augusto de CastroNeves explains why structural changes in thecountry’s demographics and global economicclout will have long-term consequences forthe policymaking debate, such as the needto encourage immigration of skilled workers.