Opinion: The Death of “Reform” in Brazil
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Everyone knows that Brazil’s legal and political system is a complete...
September 5, 2017Topic
Chamber of Deputies
Opinion: Brazil’s Political “Reform”
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, pleased as punch to have ensured...
August 11, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Dodges Corruption Charges in Congress
With the result, charges against the President can only be resubmitted after he leaves office, in December 2018.
August 3, 2017
Brazilian Chamber to Decide President Temer’s Fate Today
Representatives will be voting on whether or not to accept charges against the Brazilian leader for passive corruption.
August 2, 2017
Uproar Over Disbursement of R$15 Billion by Brazil’s President Temer
Temer's Administration is said to have authorized R$15.3 billion worth of funds for amendments by lawmakers who voted to dismiss...
July 17, 2017
Controversial Labor Bill Passes in Brazil’s Lower House
The bill's supporters hope to modernize labor legislation, generating more jobs and boosting Brazil’s weakened economy.
April 27, 2017
Regulation for Uber is Approved by Brazil’s Chamber
Private transportation drivers will only be legalized if they obtain authorization from municipalities, pay taxes on earnings and have insurance...
April 5, 2017
Decisive Week for Brazil’s Supreme Court, Congress
While Brazil's Chief Justice will choose who will take over the Lava Jato cases Congressional representatives choose both Chamber and...
February 1, 2017
Brazil’s Federal Government Has No Timeline to Help States
Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles says it is important 'not to implicitly transfer the state debt problem to the Union'.
January 2, 2017