Enclaves of Diversity in Brazil

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Brazil is a country with rich ethnic enclaves that showcase integration and preservation of cultures. While Pomeroda in southern Brazil offers a glimpse into North German culture, Sao Paulo's Liberdade neighborhood stands out as a vibrant epicenter of Japanese heritage. Liberdade, originally a neighborhood for freed slaves, now thrives as the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan, blending traditions with local Brazilian influences. These enclaves preserve dishes, dances, and architectures unique to their heritage, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of Brazil's diverse cultural tapestry.

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.

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Recorded April 15th, 2024.

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