Criminal Empires Face Threat as Lula Reforms Brazil’s Security
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a comprehensive constitutional amendment to combat organized. Analysis from The Rio Times.
March 20, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Lula Challenges Economic Forecasts, Predicts 3% Growth for Brazil in 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared today that Brazil's economy will grow above 3% in 2025. This bold...
March 20, 2025
Brazilian Court Machinery Targets Bolsonaro as Justices Reject Recusal Appeals
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil predictably rejected appeals from former President Jair Bolsonaro and two military generals this week....
March 20, 2025
Brazil’s Judicial Elite Receives $263 million in Year-End Bonuses
Brazilian courts distributed at least R$1.5 billion ($263 million) in extra payments to judges and prosecutors last December, reveals data...
March 20, 2025
Brazil Leads Global Real Wage Growth Post-Pandemic, According to OECD Study
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) revealed Brazil achieved the highest real wage increase globally since the pandemic....
March 19, 2025
Son’s U.S. Escape Reveals Bolsonaro Family’s High-Stakes Legal Strategy
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, announced Tuesday his departure from Congress to relocate to the United...
March 19, 2025
Brazil’s Center-Right Consolidates: New 106-Seat Federation Poised to Dominate Congress
The emerging federation between Progressistas (PP) and União Brasil represents a significant realignment in Brazil's political spectrum, creating a powerful...
March 19, 2025
Tarcísio de Freitas Leads Poll as Bolsonaro Supporters’ Preferred 2026 Candidate
University of São Paulo researchers found that 42% of Bolsonaro rally participants want São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas as...
March 18, 2025
Brazil’s Consumer Confidence Plunges to Two-Year Low Amid Inflation Pressures
Brazil’s consumer confidence fell below the neutral threshold for the first time under President Lula’s administration. Analysis from The Rio...
March 18, 2025