Michael Pooler
@michaelpooler.ft.com
Brazil correspondent for the Financial Times newspaper in São Paulo
Trump accused the Brics of "anti-American" policies and threatened extra trade tariffs on its members
Brazil's president Lula stood defiant, calling the remarks "very mistaken and irresponsible"
“The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor. We are sovereign countries”
Story: on.ft.com/45Y9ZP9
Brazil's president Lula stood defiant, calling the remarks "very mistaken and irresponsible"
“The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor. We are sovereign countries”
Story: on.ft.com/45Y9ZP9
Brics nations hit back at ‘emperor’ Donald Trump over tariff threats
[FREE TO READ] Host Brazil criticises US president as being ‘very irresponsible’ for vowing extra levies on states aligned to group
on.ft.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Trump accused the Brics of "anti-American" policies and threatened extra trade tariffs on its members
Brazil's president Lula stood defiant, calling the remarks "very mistaken and irresponsible"
“The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor. We are sovereign countries”
Story: on.ft.com/45Y9ZP9
Brazil's president Lula stood defiant, calling the remarks "very mistaken and irresponsible"
“The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor. We are sovereign countries”
Story: on.ft.com/45Y9ZP9
Mexico and Brazil have held preliminary talks about deepening their existing trade agreement.
An expanded deal between Latin America's two largest economies would help them diversify commercial links beyond the US and China, their main trading partners.
Full story in the FT: on.ft.com/3Tn5o1n
An expanded deal between Latin America's two largest economies would help them diversify commercial links beyond the US and China, their main trading partners.
Full story in the FT: on.ft.com/3Tn5o1n
Mexico and Brazil seek deeper trade ties to expand beyond US and China
[FREE TO READ] Latin America’s top economies in talks to build on existing agreement
on.ft.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Mexico and Brazil have held preliminary talks about deepening their existing trade agreement.
An expanded deal between Latin America's two largest economies would help them diversify commercial links beyond the US and China, their main trading partners.
Full story in the FT: on.ft.com/3Tn5o1n
An expanded deal between Latin America's two largest economies would help them diversify commercial links beyond the US and China, their main trading partners.
Full story in the FT: on.ft.com/3Tn5o1n
Brazil's billionaire beef barons are back
A US share listing for JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, signalled the return of the Batista brothers following disgrace over a corruption scandal
But they face sharp scrutiny - over its environmental impact & their political dealings
on.ft.com/4jUKZLW
A US share listing for JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, signalled the return of the Batista brothers following disgrace over a corruption scandal
But they face sharp scrutiny - over its environmental impact & their political dealings
on.ft.com/4jUKZLW
The controversial return of Brazil’s billionaire beef barons
[FREE TO READ] The world’s largest meatpacker, JBS, listed in New York on Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround for the Batista brothers
on.ft.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Brazil's billionaire beef barons are back
A US share listing for JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, signalled the return of the Batista brothers following disgrace over a corruption scandal
But they face sharp scrutiny - over its environmental impact & their political dealings
on.ft.com/4jUKZLW
A US share listing for JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, signalled the return of the Batista brothers following disgrace over a corruption scandal
But they face sharp scrutiny - over its environmental impact & their political dealings
on.ft.com/4jUKZLW
Reposted by Michael Pooler
it’s amazing watching the gulf states have a competition to see who can come up with the highest made-up number. Saudis said $600B, Qataris $1.2T, now the Emiratis say $1.4T.
All numbers that are way bigger than the countries’ entire economy or sovereign wealth funds
All numbers that are way bigger than the countries’ entire economy or sovereign wealth funds
UAE PRESIDENT SAYS UAE TO INVEST $1.4T IN U.S OVER NEXT 10 YEARS
May 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
it’s amazing watching the gulf states have a competition to see who can come up with the highest made-up number. Saudis said $600B, Qataris $1.2T, now the Emiratis say $1.4T.
All numbers that are way bigger than the countries’ entire economy or sovereign wealth funds
All numbers that are way bigger than the countries’ entire economy or sovereign wealth funds
The Goldman of the Tropics wants Brazil to help feed the world
Latin America's top investment banker Andre Esteves told us about his plan for BTG Pactual to take on the globe's biggest commodity trading houses
Another bold move by the billionaire former bond trader
Full article on.ft.com/4iTokiD
Latin America's top investment banker Andre Esteves told us about his plan for BTG Pactual to take on the globe's biggest commodity trading houses
Another bold move by the billionaire former bond trader
Full article on.ft.com/4iTokiD
‘Goldman of the Tropics’ wants to help Brazil feed the world
[FREE TO READ] BTG Pactual aims to be one of main commodities players as it boosts its presence in Asia
on.ft.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Goldman of the Tropics wants Brazil to help feed the world
Latin America's top investment banker Andre Esteves told us about his plan for BTG Pactual to take on the globe's biggest commodity trading houses
Another bold move by the billionaire former bond trader
Full article on.ft.com/4iTokiD
Latin America's top investment banker Andre Esteves told us about his plan for BTG Pactual to take on the globe's biggest commodity trading houses
Another bold move by the billionaire former bond trader
Full article on.ft.com/4iTokiD
Reposted by Michael Pooler
My Trade Secrets today.
It's a longstanding American grievance that predates Trump: US companies can't sell cars in Europe & elsewhere because of evil trade barriers. It's actually because US protectionism has encouraged its carmakers to make clunky great gas-guzzlers no one else wants to buy.
It's a longstanding American grievance that predates Trump: US companies can't sell cars in Europe & elsewhere because of evil trade barriers. It's actually because US protectionism has encouraged its carmakers to make clunky great gas-guzzlers no one else wants to buy.
Trump’s auto tariffs build on a long destructive history
[FREE TO READ] It is US protectionism rather than trade barriers abroad that has undermined American carmakers
on.ft.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My Trade Secrets today.
It's a longstanding American grievance that predates Trump: US companies can't sell cars in Europe & elsewhere because of evil trade barriers. It's actually because US protectionism has encouraged its carmakers to make clunky great gas-guzzlers no one else wants to buy.
It's a longstanding American grievance that predates Trump: US companies can't sell cars in Europe & elsewhere because of evil trade barriers. It's actually because US protectionism has encouraged its carmakers to make clunky great gas-guzzlers no one else wants to buy.
The upcoming trial of rightwing populist Jair Bolsonaro for an alleged coup plot has divided Brazil.
What is the prosecution's case - and what does it mean for Latin America's largest democracy?
These questions we examine in today's big read in the Financial Times (free link): on.ft.com/42ew9ZZ
What is the prosecution's case - and what does it mean for Latin America's largest democracy?
These questions we examine in today's big read in the Financial Times (free link): on.ft.com/42ew9ZZ
The risky trial of Jair Bolsonaro
[FREE TO READ] Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing the country
on.ft.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The upcoming trial of rightwing populist Jair Bolsonaro for an alleged coup plot has divided Brazil.
What is the prosecution's case - and what does it mean for Latin America's largest democracy?
These questions we examine in today's big read in the Financial Times (free link): on.ft.com/42ew9ZZ
What is the prosecution's case - and what does it mean for Latin America's largest democracy?
These questions we examine in today's big read in the Financial Times (free link): on.ft.com/42ew9ZZ
Brazil's ex president Jair #Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup, told us the country needs "support from abroad" to prevent a slide into dictatorship
"American help is welcome," said the rightwinger, in an appeal to the Trump administration. If guilty he faces years in prison
on.ft.com/420XPRR
"American help is welcome," said the rightwinger, in an appeal to the Trump administration. If guilty he faces years in prison
on.ft.com/420XPRR
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro calls for foreign help in overture to Donald Trump
[FREE TO READ] Hard-right former president faces charges of plotting coup against Lula and could spend rest of life in jail
on.ft.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Brazil's ex president Jair #Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup, told us the country needs "support from abroad" to prevent a slide into dictatorship
"American help is welcome," said the rightwinger, in an appeal to the Trump administration. If guilty he faces years in prison
on.ft.com/420XPRR
"American help is welcome," said the rightwinger, in an appeal to the Trump administration. If guilty he faces years in prison
on.ft.com/420XPRR
Citizens of the world's largest coffee producer are unhappy about the rising price of the drink. And many are blaming their president
The cost of a morning brew in Brazil has become symbolic of complaints about grocery bills that are hitting the popularity of leftist leader Lula
on.ft.com/4hOMJpO
The cost of a morning brew in Brazil has become symbolic of complaints about grocery bills that are hitting the popularity of leftist leader Lula
on.ft.com/4hOMJpO
Decaffeinated Brazilians blame Lula for surging cost of morning brew
[FREE TO READ] Food inflation weighs on the ratings of leftwing leader of Latin America’s largest nation
on.ft.com
February 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Citizens of the world's largest coffee producer are unhappy about the rising price of the drink. And many are blaming their president
The cost of a morning brew in Brazil has become symbolic of complaints about grocery bills that are hitting the popularity of leftist leader Lula
on.ft.com/4hOMJpO
The cost of a morning brew in Brazil has become symbolic of complaints about grocery bills that are hitting the popularity of leftist leader Lula
on.ft.com/4hOMJpO
Reposted by Michael Pooler
No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
January 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Yikes…first time I’ve ever received one of these weather alerts. Seems like São Paulo is in for a heavy storm this afternoon
January 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Yikes…first time I’ve ever received one of these weather alerts. Seems like São Paulo is in for a heavy storm this afternoon
Brazil's president Lula was rushed by plane for emergency brain surgery last night
It was linked to a fall at home in October. The 79 year-old's doctors say he's recovering well in intensive care
But it raises doubts about whether the leftwinger will stand for re-election in 2026
on.ft.com/4f6yVEY
It was linked to a fall at home in October. The 79 year-old's doctors say he's recovering well in intensive care
But it raises doubts about whether the leftwinger will stand for re-election in 2026
on.ft.com/4f6yVEY
Brazilian president Lula in intensive care after emergency brain surgery
[FREE TO READ] Government says country’s leader is recovering well in São Paulo hospital
on.ft.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Brazil's president Lula was rushed by plane for emergency brain surgery last night
It was linked to a fall at home in October. The 79 year-old's doctors say he's recovering well in intensive care
But it raises doubts about whether the leftwinger will stand for re-election in 2026
on.ft.com/4f6yVEY
It was linked to a fall at home in October. The 79 year-old's doctors say he's recovering well in intensive care
But it raises doubts about whether the leftwinger will stand for re-election in 2026
on.ft.com/4f6yVEY
great story by @msavarese.bsky.social on Memphis Depay, who helped turn around Corinthians' season
The Dutchman was to key 9 consecutive league wins that transformed relegation fears into Libertadores qualification
As a Man Utd fan I was v sceptical at first. No longer!
apnews.com/article/depa...
The Dutchman was to key 9 consecutive league wins that transformed relegation fears into Libertadores qualification
As a Man Utd fan I was v sceptical at first. No longer!
apnews.com/article/depa...
Depay changes fortunes for Corinthians and becomes the most popular player in Brazil
Memphis Depay has quickly become the most beloved soccer player in Brazil despite not speaking the local language or playing with the kind of swagger as kids from Rio de Janeiro's beaches.
apnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM
great story by @msavarese.bsky.social on Memphis Depay, who helped turn around Corinthians' season
The Dutchman was to key 9 consecutive league wins that transformed relegation fears into Libertadores qualification
As a Man Utd fan I was v sceptical at first. No longer!
apnews.com/article/depa...
The Dutchman was to key 9 consecutive league wins that transformed relegation fears into Libertadores qualification
As a Man Utd fan I was v sceptical at first. No longer!
apnews.com/article/depa...
Well that feels like a long time ago
December 5, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Well that feels like a long time ago
I have an impersonator on Bluesky.
The fraudster has stolen my pic, replicated my posts and is spamming people with crypto scams
I've already reported it to the platform but the account still exists
@bsky.app @safety.bsky.app Please can you take action?
Here it is: bsky.app/profile/mich...
The fraudster has stolen my pic, replicated my posts and is spamming people with crypto scams
I've already reported it to the platform but the account still exists
@bsky.app @safety.bsky.app Please can you take action?
Here it is: bsky.app/profile/mich...
bsky.app
December 3, 2024 at 1:03 AM
I have an impersonator on Bluesky.
The fraudster has stolen my pic, replicated my posts and is spamming people with crypto scams
I've already reported it to the platform but the account still exists
@bsky.app @safety.bsky.app Please can you take action?
Here it is: bsky.app/profile/mich...
The fraudster has stolen my pic, replicated my posts and is spamming people with crypto scams
I've already reported it to the platform but the account still exists
@bsky.app @safety.bsky.app Please can you take action?
Here it is: bsky.app/profile/mich...
Good question…just last week I spoke to someone close to the Brics bank leadership and they said the currency idea is just that, a long way from becoming reality
Since a Brics currency isn’t close to happening the most interesting thing here is who told him about it, and to link tariffs to it. Scott Bessent? on.ft.com/41demn4
Trump threatens Brics nations with 100% tariffs if they undermine dollar
Warning against pushing alternatives to reserve currency is latest trade threat from incoming president
on.ft.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Good question…just last week I spoke to someone close to the Brics bank leadership and they said the currency idea is just that, a long way from becoming reality
Elon Musk fought with Brazil's Supreme Court - and lost
Now a Chinese state-backed company plans to challenge the billionaire's Starlink by launching its own satellite internet service in the Latin nation
Deal was announced on the eve of president Xi's state visit to Brasília
on.ft.com/3CD639M
Now a Chinese state-backed company plans to challenge the billionaire's Starlink by launching its own satellite internet service in the Latin nation
Deal was announced on the eve of president Xi's state visit to Brasília
on.ft.com/3CD639M
Chinese satellite company to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink in Brazil
[FREE TO READ] Billionaire Trump ally had clashed with Brasília this year over alleged misinformation on X
on.ft.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Elon Musk fought with Brazil's Supreme Court - and lost
Now a Chinese state-backed company plans to challenge the billionaire's Starlink by launching its own satellite internet service in the Latin nation
Deal was announced on the eve of president Xi's state visit to Brasília
on.ft.com/3CD639M
Now a Chinese state-backed company plans to challenge the billionaire's Starlink by launching its own satellite internet service in the Latin nation
Deal was announced on the eve of president Xi's state visit to Brasília
on.ft.com/3CD639M
crazy revelations from Brazilian police this week
First they detail an alleged assassination plot targeting Lula, weeks before he took office
Suspects also planned to kill his deputy and a top judge, say police
5 were arrested over the aborted scheme, incl. military personnel
on.ft.com/493GiM7
First they detail an alleged assassination plot targeting Lula, weeks before he took office
Suspects also planned to kill his deputy and a top judge, say police
5 were arrested over the aborted scheme, incl. military personnel
on.ft.com/493GiM7
Brazil arrests five military and police officers over alleged plot to kill Lula
[FREE TO READ] Federal police say group had eyed killings of then president-elect along with his deputy and a supreme court judge
on.ft.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:07 AM
crazy revelations from Brazilian police this week
First they detail an alleged assassination plot targeting Lula, weeks before he took office
Suspects also planned to kill his deputy and a top judge, say police
5 were arrested over the aborted scheme, incl. military personnel
on.ft.com/493GiM7
First they detail an alleged assassination plot targeting Lula, weeks before he took office
Suspects also planned to kill his deputy and a top judge, say police
5 were arrested over the aborted scheme, incl. military personnel
on.ft.com/493GiM7
Reposted by Michael Pooler
como dão a notícia da morte de um terrorista versus a notícia da morte de artista consagrado
November 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM
como dão a notícia da morte de um terrorista versus a notícia da morte de artista consagrado
Reposted by Michael Pooler
This is perfect. Ht @fiveminutemacro.bsky.social who you should definitely follow.
November 14, 2024 at 6:48 PM
This is perfect. Ht @fiveminutemacro.bsky.social who you should definitely follow.
The EU parliament just voted to in effect exempt countries in the bloc from a ban on agricultural commodities linked to deforestation
Farmers in countries like Brazil that are targeted by the law aren’t happy
They say it proves the legislation is discriminatory. Our article: on.ft.com/4fLZOyJ
Farmers in countries like Brazil that are targeted by the law aren’t happy
They say it proves the legislation is discriminatory. Our article: on.ft.com/4fLZOyJ
EU backs ‘loophole’ for member states facing deforestation law
[FREE TO READ] Proposed change set to inflame tensions with Brazil and other big agricultural producers over controversial rule
on.ft.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The EU parliament just voted to in effect exempt countries in the bloc from a ban on agricultural commodities linked to deforestation
Farmers in countries like Brazil that are targeted by the law aren’t happy
They say it proves the legislation is discriminatory. Our article: on.ft.com/4fLZOyJ
Farmers in countries like Brazil that are targeted by the law aren’t happy
They say it proves the legislation is discriminatory. Our article: on.ft.com/4fLZOyJ
Lula wants Brazil to have a bigger role in world affairs, with attempts to play peacemaker and climate champion.
But his comments on Ukraine & Israel have dismayed the West.
What is the Latin democracy's place in a fracturing world?
Can it be a bridge between opposing camps? on.ft.com/4fN8gxw
But his comments on Ukraine & Israel have dismayed the West.
What is the Latin democracy's place in a fracturing world?
Can it be a bridge between opposing camps? on.ft.com/4fN8gxw
Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever
[FREE TO READ] President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinking
on.ft.com
November 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Lula wants Brazil to have a bigger role in world affairs, with attempts to play peacemaker and climate champion.
But his comments on Ukraine & Israel have dismayed the West.
What is the Latin democracy's place in a fracturing world?
Can it be a bridge between opposing camps? on.ft.com/4fN8gxw
But his comments on Ukraine & Israel have dismayed the West.
What is the Latin democracy's place in a fracturing world?
Can it be a bridge between opposing camps? on.ft.com/4fN8gxw
Now that I've gained more than a thousand followers on BlueSky practically overnight, thanks to @bondhack.bsky.social, figure I had better start posting!
November 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Now that I've gained more than a thousand followers on BlueSky practically overnight, thanks to @bondhack.bsky.social, figure I had better start posting!
Reposted by Michael Pooler
Fiz um starter pack com o que eu acho que vale mais a pena ler no Brasil. Ainda não está tudo lá, estou incluindo mais coisas. Siga todos os que ainda não segue. Colabore com os que puder.
October 27, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Fiz um starter pack com o que eu acho que vale mais a pena ler no Brasil. Ainda não está tudo lá, estou incluindo mais coisas. Siga todos os que ainda não segue. Colabore com os que puder.
Reposted by Michael Pooler
I couldn't see an overall starter pack for FT journalists active on Bluesky. So given the recent influx of new people on here, I thought it'd be useful to make one.
Do shout out all the people I've inevitably missed and I'll update
go.bsky.app/FuqnwdD
Do shout out all the people I've inevitably missed and I'll update
go.bsky.app/FuqnwdD
November 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM
I couldn't see an overall starter pack for FT journalists active on Bluesky. So given the recent influx of new people on here, I thought it'd be useful to make one.
Do shout out all the people I've inevitably missed and I'll update
go.bsky.app/FuqnwdD
Do shout out all the people I've inevitably missed and I'll update
go.bsky.app/FuqnwdD