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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[@commedy7677]

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

[@carolina_D]

What a FANTASTIC interview. Mil gracias! 😊

[@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