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news Project Syndicate 2026-06-10

Brazil's Bad Vibes: Sentiment Over Substance

Brazil's government is struggling with negative sentiment, dubbed 'vibecession,' leading to a focus on managing public perception rather than addressing structural economic issues. This approach risks leaving the country with no tangible progress.

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