Lula Lawyers Appeal Police Search and Seizures in Brazil
Lawyers argue that the federal police (PF) seized personal property of ex-president Lula's family members, such as laptops, mobile phones...
March 9, 2016Topic
Corruption
Brazil’s Lula Questioned About Lava Jato Scandal
Former President was taken in for questioning Friday while more than 200 federal police officers served 44 warrants related to...
March 4, 2016
Opinion: An End to Impunity in Brazil?
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Curmudgeon, whose daytime job involves laws rather than public health,...
February 20, 2016
Congress in Brazil Returns to Impeachment and Corruption
This legislative year will start with at least eleven parliamentary investigative commissions including the possible ousting of the Speaker of...
February 1, 2016
Transparency International Cuts Brazil’s Ranking Due to Petrobras
Due to the Petrobras corruption scandal, global watchdog has Brazil as last year's biggest index loser in the Americas.
January 27, 2016
Ethics Committee in Brazil Accepts Process Against Cunha
The Ethics Committee approved to continue the process against the Chamber President, accused of receiving bribes, money-laundering and passive corruption.
December 16, 2015
Opinion: The Little Impeachment That Could
Opinion, by Simon Thomas RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There is so much is being said about Brazil, its government...
December 16, 2015
Police in Brazil Search Eduardo Cunha’s Houses and Office
Federal Police executed 53 search warrants including to the homes of the Chamber's President, two Cabinet members, a senator and...
December 15, 2015
Senator and Banker in Brazil Arrested for Obstruction
Brazilian Senator, Delcidio Amaral and BGT Pactual Bank’s CEO, Andre Esteves were arrested on Wednesday, accused of obstructing investigations surrounding...
November 26, 2015