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The party is over
Brazil’s leader, Jair Bolsonaro, denies the severity of coronavirus to keep the economy ticking over. But as he poses for selfies, could the outspoken populist bring the nation to its knees?
Wherever I lay my head
Born from Bernard Arnault's alpine passion project, LVMH's Cheval Blanc is quietly redefining luxury hospitality — one carefully conceived maison at a time, from Courchevel to Paris.
Samba style
Set on a mountainside with views over the Atlantic and surrounded by trees and tranquillity, this Rio residence reflects the cosmopolitan lifestyle of its Parisian and Swedish occupants.
Keeping it wheels
With city initiatives sparking a cycling boom in Rio de Janeiro, we look at what makes it a pedal-power paradise, before touring the globe for this issue’s latest travel recommendations.
Gone shooting
Inspired by a police killing, José Padilha’s ‘Elite Squad’ is Brazil’s most-viewed film. We met the Golden Bear-winning director as he was finishing the sequel, ‘Elite Squad II’.
Face Maker
Plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy earned legendary status in Brazil with his philosophy that good looks should be for all. His pioneering techniques are still admired by surgeons worldwide.
Expo 35: Rio de Janeiro
With stunning natural beauty, vibrant residents and the upcoming Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is poised for an exciting future. Efforts to improve infrastructure and reduce poverty are underway in this historically rich city.
Lords of the skies
Brazil's government launched a crack down on Rio’s drug gangs in 2007. Now the city’s police have a new weapon: the Huey II helicopter. Monocle examines the use of military hardware in civilian battles.
