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    Michael Pooler

    Brazil Correspondent

    Michael Pooler is a Brazil correspondent with the FT, based in São Paulo. He was previously a reporter on the industry team in London.
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    • Thursday, 8 June, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazil divided over oil drilling proposal off Amazon delta

      ‘A big fight’: potential new fossil fuel source causes rift in Lula government after green pledges

    • Thursday, 8 June, 2023
      Inside BusinessBrazil
      Betting scandal deals blow to Brazilian football’s development

      The growing influence of sports gambling has spurred calls for a better legal framework for the industry

    • Wednesday, 24 May, 2023
      Football
      Spain’s football league seeks changes to law after racism backlash

      Chants directed at star player Vinícius Júnior draw anger from Brazilian government

    • Tuesday, 23 May, 2023
      São Paulo
      São Paulo’s levels of urban misery feel higher than ever

      One symptom of the city’s malaise is the takeover of streets and squares by addicts and drug dealers

    • Tuesday, 16 May, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazil’s Speaker vows to stop Lula going ‘backward’ on reform

      Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws

    • Monday, 8 May, 2023
      Brazil
      Lula ally picked for Brazil central bank post

      Former bank executive Gabriel Galípolo will serve as monetary policy director

    • Sunday, 7 May, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Lula’s move to scrap spending cap sparks fears of debt build-up

      Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets

    • Thursday, 4 May, 2023
      ReviewVisual Arts
      São Paulo exhibitions offer a window on to a Brazil seldom seen

      Riotously colourful works by indigenous artists feature in two shows at the city’s Museum of Art

    • Wednesday, 3 May, 2023
      Brazil
      Jair Bolsonaro’s home raided by police as part of vaccine probe

      Former Brazilian president’s residence searched in investigation into alleged falsification of immunisation records

    • Friday, 28 April, 2023
      News in-depthBrazilian politics
      ‘Public security is impossible’: Lula takes on Brazil’s gun owners

      Leftwing president hopes tighter laws will reduce surge in use of firearms, including attacks on schools

    • Wednesday, 26 April, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazil launches parliamentary probe into January 8 riot

      Inquiry into ‘coup attempt’ sets stage for battle between president Lula and rightwing lawmakers

    • Tuesday, 18 April, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazil criticised by west over stance on Ukraine

      US accuses Lula of ‘parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda’

    • Sunday, 16 April, 2023
      InterviewBrazil
      Brazil urges international action against illegal gold trade

      Indigenous affairs minister calls for penalties against buyers of illicit metal from the Amazon region

    • Tuesday, 4 April, 2023
      L'Oreal SA
      L’Oréal buys Australian luxury cosmetics group Aesop in $2.5bn deal

      Brazil’s Natura divests to cut debt and focus on other brands

    • Friday, 31 March, 2023
      Chinese politics & policy
      ‘Dare to fight’: Xi unveils China’s new world order

      The Chinese leader has inverted the ‘hide and bide’ doctrine in a bid to shape a global system around Beijing’s interests

    • Thursday, 30 March, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Bolsonaro summoned in Saudi jewel probe on return to Brazil

      Rightwing former president’s homecoming is complicated by multiple investigations against him

    • Wednesday, 29 March, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazil braced for Jair Bolsonaro’s return to energise the far right

      Ex-leader faces several investigations including embezzlement probe over jewellery

    • Sunday, 26 March, 2023
      SoftBank Group Corp
      SoftBank’s LatAm fund co-head commits to further investments despite losses

      Alex Szapiro says he is confident about securing extra capital from Japanese technology conglomerate

    • Tuesday, 14 March, 2023
      South America
      Plan to plough $1bn into sustainable farming in South America misses initial target

      Fund for beef and soy farmers who protect rainforest struggles to make loans as planned

    • Thursday, 2 March, 2023
      Brazilian economy
      Brazil fourth-quarter GDP declines as economic challenges mount for Lula

      Weak investment and slowdown in industry and services end five consecutive quarters of growth

    • Sunday, 22 January, 2023
      News in-depthNatura Cosmeticos SA
      Cosmetics group Natura embarks on makeover

      Body Shop and Avon owner is concentrating on revamping its brands during consumer spending squeeze

    • Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
      News in-depthBrazilian politics
      Brazil’s Congress riot: how Bolsonaro supporters stormed the capital

      Timeline of protesters’ shortlived attempt to take over Brasília’s institutions of power

    • Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Bolsonaro plans return to Brazil as prosecutors seek to seize assets

      Former president has faced calls for expulsion from Florida after riots by his supporters

    • Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
      Vale SA
      Vale weighs offers for stake in base metals business

      Brazilian mining group says talks have been held with sovereign funds, carmakers and industrial groups

    • Monday, 9 January, 2023
      Brazilian politics
      Brazilian police dismantle anti-government protest camps

      Move comes day after supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro raided Congress, Supreme Court and palace

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