Heavy Criticism for Brazil’s Modified Anti-Corruption Bill
For federal prosecutors the bill's approval may signal 'the beginning of the end' of the Lava Jato investigations.
December 1, 2016Topic
Chamber of Deputies
End of Petrobras Quota Divides Outlook on Brazil Economy
Some say easing participation requirement will attract more foreign investors while others claim Brazil will be giving away its oil...
October 13, 2016
Brazil’s Former Speaker Eduardo Cunha Impeached by Landslide
Arguing he was a victim of political revenge, Eduardo Cunha, was impeached by 450 votes for and only 10 against.
September 13, 2016
Impeachment of Former Speaker in Brazil Expected Monday
Eduardo Cunha is accused of receiving bribes related to Operação Lava-Jato as well as lying to lawmakers about having foreign...
September 12, 2016
Finance Minister in Brazil Says Tax Increase May Happen
Meirelles statement contradicts that of Temer's Chief of Staff who said earlier in the week that the government had decided...
August 25, 2016
Eduardo Cunha, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Speaker Resigns
Eduardo Cunha says he came under attack after he accepted impeachment charges against now suspended President Dilma Rousseff.
July 8, 2016
Cunha, Brazil’s Suspended Chamber President Speaks Out
During his first press conference since being suspended from his legislative duties, Eduardo Cunha reiterates his innocence.
June 22, 2016
Brazil’s House Speaker Eduardo Cunha Closer to Losing Mandate
The Lower House's Ethics Committee approved eleven votes to nine to remove Speaker of the House from office for lying...
June 15, 2016
Brazilian Prosecutors File Suit Against House Speaker
Prosecutors want to revoke Chamber Speaker Eduardo Cunha’s political rights for ten years and the return of R$20 million in...
June 14, 2016