Access to information in Brazil follows relationship. Strangers get surface information; casual acquaintances get somewhat more; close colleagues and friends get substantially more; deeply trusted allies get access to the most sensitive information.
This is not bureaucratic gatekeeping—it is relational logic. As your relationship with someone deepens through time, shared experience, and demonstrated trustworthiness, they will share more with you. When Brazilian colleagues share something sensitive, understand that they are signaling trust in you.
When they hold back, it may mean the relationship has not yet reached the level where such sharing is appropriate. Invest in relationships, and information access will follow.
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