Al Jazeera Network http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/profile/gregory-michener.html http://www.aljazeera.com/Media/images/AJLOGOGOOGLE.png http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/profile/gregory-michener.html © 2013 Aljazeera Network feedback@aljazeera.net webmaster@aljazeera.net Aljazeera Generator If Brazil is to avoid "cycling downwards" like other Latin American countries, political reform must move forward. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/05/2013571240134230.html 2013571240134230 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:06:37 GMT The basis of economic growth that raised Brazil's living standards is now deteriorating, writes Michener. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/02/2013220961586598.html 2013220961586598 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:49:39 GMT A new transparency law aims to inform Brazilian citizens about how their tax money is being spent. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/12/201212247511859447.html 201212247511859447 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:39:47 GMT In Brazil cordiality can be a mark of chivalry, but it can also be a foil for a culture in which conflict is avoided. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/09/2012912115439858966.html 2012912115439858966 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:13:44 GMT Thirty-eight defendants are alleged to have laundered money to win votes in Congress. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/08/201281510245048115.html 201281510245048115 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:49:42 GMT South America's biggest country needs a major overhaul of its transportation and energy systems. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/06/2012617134456183653.html 2012617134456183653 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:34:14 GMT Although it still has a way to go, Brazil's moves to root out corruption and improve transparency bode well. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/2012421111854826909.html 2012421111854826909 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:02:27 GMT