Three books to make sense of the turbulent Latin American nation

Last week’s operation, which left more than 130 dead, has led to widespread protests

Voters judged the threat of the US withdrawing support to be too great

The industry is regarded as cultural phenomenon and national treasure – and politicians are determined to preserve it

But it’s unclear how far the president is willing to go

The modern country has endured years of oppressive rule, yet no one has ever been held to account. Now that could be about to change

The US president has pushed for charges against Brazil’s former leader to be dropped