Brazil Works to Guarantee Safety in Sunday’s Elections
Twenty-five thousand armed forces personnel will be at hand in 409 municipalities throughout the country to provide security at polling...
September 30, 2016
Brazil’s Government Has Worst August Revenues in 7 Years
Despite the negative results, Finance Minister, Henrique Meirelles says there is no possibility of tax increases for this year.
September 30, 2016
Over 1,500 Foreign-Born Candidates Seek Office in Brazil
Candidates come from countries as far away as China, Angola and Palestine as well as the United States, Germany, Spain,...
September 29, 2016
Brazil Bank Strike Enters 24th Day, Longest Since 2004
The effects of the strike this year, however, have been minimized by the increased use of alternative channels, such as...
September 29, 2016
Wealthy Businessman Leads Mayoral Race in São Paulo
Businessman João Doria Jr. is winning over voters by emphasizing his administration skills in the private sector.
September 28, 2016
Multinational Oil Giant Shell Pledges Investments in Brazil
Royal Dutch Shell CEO tells President Temer the country is expected to be one of the top investment focuses for...
September 28, 2016
Five Candidates Tied for 2nd Place in Rio’s Mayoral Race
The six candidates with the highest voter intention rates, ironically, are also the ones with the highest rejection rates in...
September 27, 2016
Brazil Increases Inflation Forecast for 2016 to 7.3 Percent
The country's Central Bank, however, calls for inflation to fall within established target in 2017 and 2018.
September 27, 2016
Former Chief of Staff Arrested in Bribery Scandal in Brazil
Antonio Palocci is the second high-ranking official of the Lula and Rousseff administrations to be arrested in recent days linked...
September 26, 2016