March 2011

• Brazil forges independent path on nuclear energy

Worldview – WBEZ 91.5, 03/30/2011

"This week on Worldview we’re taking a look at nuclear power around the world. Today’s focus is on Brazil. Brazil’s nuclear energy program was in part inspired by American efforts to promote peaceful uses of nuclear science. In recent years, the Latin American nation has strayed from the Western playbook on issues like Iran. Paulo Sotero, director of the Brazil Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, discusses Brazil’s nuclear power ambitions."

• Obama woos skeptical Brazil

Financial Times, 03/21/2011

"Paulo Sotero, director of the Brazil Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, said the trip would help nullify negative sentiment towards the US from elements within Ms Rousseff’s own leftist Workers party."

• Obama's Brazil visit: a fresh start for ties?

Paulo Sotero, Director of Brazil Institute, for BBC News, 03/17/2011