Brazil’s Ex-Finance Minister Arrested in Lava Jato Probe
The thirty-fourth phase of the Lava Jato investigation included the arrest of former Minister Guido Mantega for corruption, fraud and...
September 22, 2016Topic
Corruption
Brazil’s Former President Lula Indicted for Corruption
Stating that there was no evidence linking him to wrongdoing Lula promises to continue his battle to prove his innocence.
September 21, 2016
Former President Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Brazil
Speaking at a rally of supporters, Lula called the charges of corruption a 'pyrotechnic spectacle’ which were not substantiated by...
September 16, 2016
Former President Lula Charged With Corruption in Brazil
According to federal prosecutors Lula was the 'commander' of a criminal scheme uncovered by the Lava Jato investigations.
September 15, 2016
Eletronuclear President Sentenced to 43 Years for Corruption in Brazil
The former president of Eletronuclear was sentenced to forty-three years in prison for bribery, money laundering, obstructing the Lava Jato...
August 4, 2016Former President Lula Seeks U.N. Help Against Investigation
Former leader alleges he is is being harassed by Judge Sergio Moro in connection to the Lava Jato corruption scandal.
July 29, 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
Opinion: Brazil’s Good News Day
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – June 23rd was a historical news day—Britons voted to leave the...
June 24, 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