Leonardo Paz Neves

Leonardo Paz is a Political Scientist. He is Coordinator for Studies and Debates of the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) and professor at the Department of International Relations of the Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais (IBMEC).

What do the Brazilians want: from the 2013 protests to the 2014 elections

Nothing more reasonable than a president being reelected, especially when she has managed to keep the unemployment rates at a historic low. But only if you ignore recent history.

By Leonardo Paz Neves

/ 2 Nov 2014

Brazil, drawing political conclusions from the 2014 World Cup

Most Brazilian coaches do not have any international experience and do not even speak English. That has posed a huge barrier to a greater exchange of ideas, tactics and best practice.

By Leonardo Paz Neves

/ 21 Jul 2014

'Sorry for the inconvenience, we are changing the country': Brazil

In the last month, Brazil has joined the growing number of countries whose civil society has gone to the streets to start large demonstrations. Why did it happen? Who are the protesters? What do they want? What were the main reactions? These are some of the important questions.

By Leonardo Paz Neves

/ 10 Jul 2013