Brazil Braces for Nationwide Strike Against Reform Bills Today
Union leaders are calling for protesters to demonstrate against the two bills throughout the day on Friday, closing roads and...
June 30, 2017
Brazil Announces New Limits for Large Cash Withdrawals
Central Bank established that any cash withdrawal over R$50,000 must be registered with the Financial Activities Control Council (COAF).
June 29, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Rebukes Corruption Charges
President tells journalists that the charges of passive corruption against him are ‘fiction’ with no legal basis.
June 28, 2017
Brazilian President Michel Temer Charged with Corruption
Temer, accused of receiving R$500,000, is the first sitting President in history to be charged with a crime in Brazil.
June 27, 2017
Brazil Tries to Explain Increased Deforestation in Amazon Region
Due to increased deforestation, Norway’s government announced that it may significantly reduce financing to the Amazon Fund.
June 26, 2017
The U.S. Bans All Fresh Beef Imports from Brazil
Brazilian officials say irregularities in products may have been caused by reaction to foot-and-mouth vaccines.
June 23, 2017
Brazil Fulfills Only 20 Percent of Educational Goals in 2017
The ten-year National Education Plan with the objective of improving education and reducing inequalities has fallen short in the first...
June 22, 2017
Brazil’s JBS Meatpacking to Sell Assets Worth R$6 Billion
The sale of operations in Brazil, the US and Europe are expected to help JBS's controller pay a R$10.3 billion...
June 21, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Suing JBS Meat Tycoon for Slander
JBS's former CEO Joesley Batista accuses the President of ‘heading one of the most dangerous criminal organizations’ in the country.
June 20, 2017