Brazil’s Bolsonaro: “How’s He Doing after Six Months in Office?”
Column, by Michael Royster RIBEIRÃO PRETO, Brazil – This coming Monday, July 1st, will mark the beginning of the second...
June 30, 2019Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
Politicians Aim to Weaken Brazil’s Proposed Anti-Crime Legislation
A package of anti-crime laws proposed by the Jair Bolsonaro government is facing significant changes by Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies.
June 24, 2019
Brazilian Legislator’s Children Admit Killing Her Husband
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the most recent twist in the death of the pastor husband...
June 21, 2019
Brazil’s Decreased Homicide Rate vs. Increase in Police Killings
Column by Henry Montalto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Seemingly confirming one of Bolsonaro's presidential campaign promises, Brazil...
June 20, 2019
‘Eu Abraço o Rio’: Activists Want to Prove That Citizens can Restore the Marvelous City
Rio's entrepreneur Luiza Figueira de Mello, 42, has ambitious plans for the city she loves: to replant trees and restore...
June 15, 2019
Despite Overall Drop in Murders, Number of Mass Shootings in Rio Remains Constant
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Jair Bolsonaro government has championed crime statistics showing a drop in...
June 14, 2019
Lava-Jato: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Column, by Michael Royster RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL – Twice last year there were times when the imminent passing of Lava-Jato...
June 13, 2019
Letter: A Constitutional Monarchy is the Best Form of Government
Letter to the Editor by Joshua Telser CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - I am a "Brazilophile" and when not there, which is...
June 12, 2019
400 Juvenile Offenders Released in Brazil Under Supreme Court Order
By Henry Montalto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of Monday, June 10th, nearly 400 juvenile delinquents from...
June 11, 2019