Expectation for 2026
“Optimism with the new year increases and 69% of Brazilians project an improvement in their personal situation, says Datafolha” (Mercado, 12/27). At the end of each year, Brazilians cultivate a pathological optimism. It’s not based on reality. It’s just a manifestation of hope.
Dirce Maria by Jesus Barbosa (São Paulo, SP)
And there are those who say the economy is bad and the country is bankrupt. But there is still much room for improvement, if Congress helps.
José Soares (São Paulo, SP)
Confidence, in everything, is essential to seeking greater balance. Happy New Year 2026!
João Guilherme Viana Correa (Belem, Pennsylvania)
The future of STF
“STF finds itself in the crosshairs in an election year, even with the end of the trial against Bolsonaro” (Politics, 12/27). Anyone who attacks justice is not well-intentioned.
Paulo César M. de Andrade Santos
(Petrolina, PE)
The STF has become a political actor for some time. The memory of a Constitutional Court which judges impartially fades very quickly.
Andre Silva de Oliveira (Belem, Pennsylvania)
“The proposal for a code of conduct within the STF is being fought in silence” (Elio Gaspari, 12/27). The code of conduct of STF ministers is the demoralization of justice. The judge must be honest in his mandate. There is already legislation against dishonesty.
Nacib Hetti (Belo Horizonte, MG)
Political culture
“Civic ignorance is rampant in the country” (Dora Kramer, 12/27). Dora Kramer’s column addresses with extreme clarity the path traveled in our poor political and civic culture.
Cristina Reggiani (São Paulo, SP)
We see that Dora has put her finger on the wound. This is what we expect from professional journalism.
Haymone Neto (Reef, PE)
Public safety
“The relaxed style of the new Security Secretary alerts Tarcísio’s allies” (Panel, 12/27). From the start, the new secretary made a good impression on me, unlike Derrite. Perhaps Tarcísio chose him precisely for this, to try to improve the image of his government among the population.
Alice Michelin (Piracaïa, SP)
Personally, I consider him a caring guy. I hope this works in a state that lacks public safety.
Rafael Theodoro Silva (São Paulo, SP)
Farewell to Brigitte Bardot
“Brigitte Bardot, legend of French cinema and absolute “sex symbol” of an era, has died” (Ilustrada, 10/28). This is another real myth that is disappearing. Time passes for everyone, but Brigitte has surpassed it in our imagination. He valued his existence in cinema and in life.
Valter Luiz Peluque (São Paulo, SP)
An era is fading. Brigitte without precedent.
Luiz Claudio Lopes Rodrigues (São Paulo, SP)
Intelligence
“The Copernican revolution of intelligence” (Álvaro Machado Dias, 12/28). The intelligence of nature is the reason that governs and encompasses the universe, according to the most ancient traditions. The intelligence produced by the human brain is only an expression of intelligence in nature.
André Antonio Santos (Brasilia, DF)
Life story
“The boy who lived on the street and became manager of the Fasano restaurant” (Mônica Bergamo, 12/27). Fascinating to read a little piece of Isma’s biography. A legitimate Brazilian who did not give in to the vicissitudes of life and moved forward, doing the best he could with what he had. He’s the real hero, anonymous.
Eric Furtado (Brasilia, DF)
Great story!
Regina Fonseca (Guarulhos, SP)
Antique
“Careful use of ancient sources corroborates the existence of Jesus” (Reinaldo José Lopes, 12/27)
Interesting contextualization of how historical narratives were created in ancient times. Jesus existed, without a doubt. And this existence impacts the world even today.
José Antonio Bonato (Ribeirão Preto, SP)
Talent
“Life is a dream” (Tostão, 12/27). Once again, Tostão reveals that his penalty outweighs his unparalleled skill with the ball.
Chrysanthos Mathéopoulos (São Paulo, SP)
Originality
“Feed the monster that will destroy me” (Ruy Castro, 12/27). Perfect, you got to the point with this text. There is no more originality, creativity, inspiration. Today we don’t even know what is real or not. This world which rejoices in the authorship of texts, research, books, stories and chronicles is sad and boring.
Ivani Cardoso (São Paulo, SP)
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