Brazil’s Congress Returns to Work After Carnival
Brazilian government is expected to restart this week its push to obtain Congressional approval for projects to jumpstart the country’s...
February 15, 2016Topic
Congress
Brazil’s Rousseff Receives Mixed Reaction in Congress
President Dilma Rousseff appeared in Congress for the start of the legislative year, defending new tax legislation.
February 3, 2016
Important Discussions Halt as Congress Starts Recess in Brazil
Impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff and the possible ousting of Chamber of Deputies president, Eduardo Cunha, resume in February...
December 23, 2015
Protester Conflicts Lead Brazil to Clear Congress Lawn
After confrontation, officials say demonstrators camped outside Congress have 48 hours to leave the premises.
November 20, 2015
Brazil’s Levy Says CPMF Tax Will Protect Worker Benefits
Brazil's finance minister said if congress does not approve CPMF tax, programs such as unemployment benefits will be at risk.
October 15, 2015
Analysts Say Brazil’s Economic Measures May Not be Enough
Government says measures would not only do away with estimated R$30 billion deficit next year but insure a R$34 billion...
September 17, 2015
The 2016 Budget Plan in Brazil Pressures Congress
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff stated she is willing to visit Congress to explain the budget bill and get it approved.
September 1, 2015 Brazil’s Collor and Cunha Charged with Corruption
Charges against the president of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and the former President, were filed as part of the on-going...
August 21, 2015
Brazilians Agree with Reduction of Criminal Responsibility Age
Survey shows that a majority defends bill that would decrease the criminal responsibility age from eighteen to sixteen years old.
June 22, 2015