Welcome to Acton Line, a product of the Acton Institute promoting a free and virtuous society.

I'm Mark Townsend, producer.

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This episode of Acton Line was recorded at Acton University, our flagship conference.

Acton University is a four-day exploration of theology, philosophy, entrepreneurship, international

development, and market-based economics.

Each day is filled with thought-provoking presentations on the intellectual and practical

foundations of a free society.

At A Acton University, you can sharpen your intellect, expand your worldview, and learn the foundations

of genuine human flourishing.

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Welcome. My name is Dan Hugar, librarian and research associate at the Acton Institute.

Today I'm joined by Marcel Van Hatton.

Marcel is a Brazilian politician, journalist, and political scientist, who has been elected as federal representative of the state of Rio Grande do Seoul and Brasilia.

Last year, he was chosen as leader of his party.

Partido Novo.

We'll be talking about the economic and political situation in Brazil today, and both Brazil's challenges and

opportunities. Welcome, Marcel, and thank you for joining us.

I thank you so much, Dan, and thank you for the work you've been doing at Acton Institute

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