Brazilian Candidates Prohibited From Arrest Until Election Day
While the electoral measure seeks to protect opposition candidates, the decision to maintain armed forces in Rio de Janeiro seeks...
September 19, 2016
Brazil’s Labor Market Loses Over 1.5 Million Posts in 2015
Government officials emphasize that discussions of labor law reforms, however, will not lead to loss of workers' rights.
September 19, 2016
Uncertainty Reigns at the 32nd São Paulo Art Bienal
Works by 81 artists from 33 countries seek to portray through art the uncertainties in today's world.
September 17, 2016
Former President Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Brazil
Speaking at a rally of supporters, Lula called the charges of corruption a 'pyrotechnic spectacle’ which were not substantiated by...
September 16, 2016
Brazil Announces Onshore and Pre-Salt Field Auctions
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Mines and Energy Minister of brazil, Fernando Bezerra...
September 16, 2016
Former President Lula Charged With Corruption in Brazil
According to federal prosecutors Lula was the 'commander' of a criminal scheme uncovered by the Lava Jato investigations.
September 15, 2016
Brazil Announces ‘Project Growth’ Privatization Program
In all there will be 25 projects in transport, energy and sanitation sectors by 2018.
September 15, 2016
Mercosur Partners Threaten to Suspend Venezuela
Chancellors from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay decided not to allow Venezuela to occupy the presidency of the trade bloc...
September 14, 2016
Rio Announces 2016 Olympic Hospitality House Winners
Hungary, Qatar and Switzerland were among the winners which also included the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the U.S.’s NBA...
September 14, 2016