OUR TEAM

Our staff is fluent in English, a few also are fluent in French. If you're interested in getting in touch with any of our team members please send an email to laura@brazilian.report.

Much has been written about Brazil since its discovery, but much less has been understood about South America's largest country. Once you go beneath the surface, Brazil doesn't conform to any of the stereotypes attributed to it from abroad. Are we latinos? Not quite. Brazil stands alone as the only Portuguese-speaking country on the continent and has little cultural links to its neighbors. At the same time, the country has very little to do with its former colonial rulers. Brazil's history is one of isolation, which helps explain why it is unique.

While each culture has its own unique puzzle pieces that fit together in surprising ways, Brazil stands out as being especially impenetrable for outsiders. This often creates comprehension issues when the only sources of information are foreign observers who see Brazil through an outsider lens. And that is why we created The Brazilian Report. We want to be a Brazilian voice in the international arena, explaining Brazil's ins and outs to foreign audiences.

Our goal is to make Brazil easier for you to understand. And we invite you to share thoughts on our coverage, to share suggestions, criticism, and questions. This is your space!

If you're interested in getting in touch with any of our team members please send an email to laura@brazilian.report.

Gustavo Ribeiro

An award-winning journalist, Gustavo has extensive experience covering Brazilian politics and international affairs. He has been featured across Brazilian and French media outlets and founded The Brazilian Report in 2017. He holds a master’s degree in Political Science and Latin American studies from Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris.

Laura Quirin

Laura Quirin’s expertise lies in business development in emerging markets. After a six-year stint in China, where she studied and represented French companies, she now lives in São Paulo. As the founder, Laura develops The Brazilian Report’s strategy. She holds a joint MBA from Université Lille II in France and Fudan University in Shanghai.

Euan Marshall

Originally from Scotland, Euan Marshall is a journalist who ditched his kilt and bagpipes for a caipirinha and a football in 2011, when he traded Glasgow for São Paulo. Specializing in Brazilian soccer, politics and the connection between the two, he authored a comprehensive history of Brazilian soccer entitled “A to Zico: An Alphabet of Brazilian Football.”

Natália Scalzaretto

Natália Scalzaretto has worked for companies such as Santander Brasil and Reuters, where she covered news ranging from commodities to technology. Before joining The Brazilian Report, she worked as an editor for Trading News, the information division from the TradersClub investor community.

Lucas Berti

Lucas Berti covers international affairs — specialized in Latin American politics and markets. He has been published by Opera Mundi, Revista VIP, and The Intercept Brasil, among others.

Jika

‘Jika’ is a French freelance illustrator and a photographer. She has a wide range of influences and is able to go from minimalist to highly sophisticated sci-fi-style cartoons. Being something of a global citizen, hopping from city to city on a regular business, her source of inspiration is limitless. She's currently working on a comic book project.

André Chiavassa

André Chiavassa is a Brazilian designer and multimedia producer, specializing in strategic design. Since 2014, he has collaborated with renowned brands in Brazil and abroad, producing digital content and creating design strategies.

OUR MISSIONS

We don’t believe in having a revenue model based on advertising. In the long run, a dependency on ads puts too much emphasis on numbers—page views, likes, comments—which can force journalists to sacrifice quality content in favor of clickbait. It’s not sustainable, and that's not how we do things.

The Brazilian Report is not in a race to publish the news faster. Instead, we want to do it better.

To make The Brazilian Report possible, we use a subscription-based model. A premium subscription will not only give you access to our original content, but also to our newsletter services. Monday through Friday, our editorial team distills the most pressing issues facing Brazil, offering insightful commentary and analysis. We make sure you’re up to date by the time you finish your coffee.

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Our goal is to make Brazil easier for you to understand. And we invite you to share thoughts on our coverage, to share suggestions, criticism, and questions. This is your space!

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We unpack with brevity what matters most in Brazil. Our readers value us for our straightforward explanations and sharp analysis.
We always place events in their context. You won’t be lost.
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Subscriptions start at just USD 3.90 per month—less than a latte. We also offer different subscription packages to best suit your needs.
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