Superior Court in Brazil Authorizes Rousseff Re-Election Trial to Begin
If judges accept charges of illicit campaign contributions in 2014 election President Michel Temer could be ousted from office.
May 16, 2017Topic
2014 elections
Security Increases for Elections in Rio de Janeiro
Military Police reinforce security during elections in sixteen Brazilian states, including Rio de Janeiro.
October 5, 2014
Brazil Prepares for the 2014 Elections on October 5th
In Brazil, more than 142 million eligible voters will go to the polls on October 5th to cast their ballots...
September 23, 2014
Petrobras Executive Refuses to Testify Before Congress: Daily
Scandal at state-controlled oil giant has Rousseff Administration scrambling for damage control.
September 18, 2014
Ficha Limpa Law Forces Candidates to Withdraw
Three gubernatorial candidates withdraw from race less than three weeks from election day.
September 16, 2014
Race Tightens for Rio de Janeiro State Governor
The Rio de Janeiro election on 5 October 2014 will elect the next Governor of the state of Rio with...
September 16, 2014
The Curmudgeon on the 2014 Elections (Revised)
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In his June 11th column, the Curmudgeon stated: “Elections will be...
October 15, 2013