Felipe Nunes joins opening panel of Brazil Conference 2026

Political scientist and Quaest director Felipe Nunes joins the opening panel of Brazil Conference 2026 on Saturday in Cambridge, United States. The event, held at Harvard University and MIT, brings together students and experts to discuss Brazil's future in areas like culture, politics, and economy.

Brazil Conference 2026 kicks off on Saturday, March 28, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring political scientist and Quaest director Felipe Nunes in its opening panel. The gathering takes place at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

As reported by Folha de S.Paulo columnist Mônica Bergamo, Nunes plans to highlight corruption and public security as key issues in Brazil's next electoral campaign. He will also explore paths beyond the Lula-Bolsonaro polarization.

The conference brings together students and experts to debate Brazil's future across culture, politics, and economy. Other figures linked to the panel include Diego Alejandro, Jullia Gouveia, and Karina Matias.

Such events foster discussions on national challenges in an international academic setting, linking Brazilian perspectives to prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT.

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