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The opener
From Texan gunslingers washing up with Aesop soap to Brazilian congressional superheroes, this issue's opener surveys a gloriously odd world in its usual sharp, unhurried style.
Diplomacy
Indonesia’s ambassador to New Zealand, Brazil’s Japanese descendants are heading east and political trolling on Twitter.
Travel
From a Virginia manor to an off-grid Swedish pad, here’s our round-up of new openings that have made their way onto our discerning hospitality radar.
House for the people
A monument to Brazilian modernism, this former department store has been transformed into a flexible community building that is revitalising São Paulo.
Reversal of fortune
The former Brazilian president was a phenomenon before his fall from grace. But with elections approaching, is there one more twist in the tale of Lula?
Best in class: Casa Pau-Brasil
The colourful Lisbon shop bringing a touch of tropicana cool to the city.
Diplomacy
Why the Swiss ambassador to the EU is the man of the moment. Plus: Brazil's embassy in North Korea and the Czechs' man in Vietnam pulls a pint.
Height of ambition
The Oscar Niemeyer-designed JK Building is the tallest, most populous high-rise in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Thanks to an open-plan design and an eclectic mix of residents, it’s a city icon.
Bigger picture
Television has become huge business across the globe. Discover the series coming out of Brazil, Nigeria and the Middle East that you should be switching on for in this changing landscape.
The high life
The 1958 Bretagne Building in São Paulo has aged gracefully. Loved for its design, its biggest success is the sense of community it fosters among residents, making it a truly unique place to live.
