Brazil’s Lava Jato Turning to Energy Companies in 16th Phase
The sixteenth phase of the Lava Jato (Car wash) investigation has started this morning with a focus on electricity companies,...
July 28, 2015Topic
Corruption
Lula and Cunha Investigated in Lava Jato Corruption Scandal
Both ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and current Speaker of the House of Representatives Eduardo Cunha are being investigated...
July 17, 2015
BOPE Headquarters Searched and Officers Investigated in Rio
Six BOPE police officers are suspected of misconduct during a raid in the Morro da Covanca favela community of Jacarepaguá,...
July 10, 2015
Brazil’s Federal Police to Investigate After FIFA Scandal
The Polícia Federal (Federal Police) has announced the opening of a investigation into possible ramifications of the corruption scandal at...
May 29, 2015
Petrobras of Brazil Announces Losses of US$17 Billion in 2014
Petrobras of Brazil announced that corruption, bribes and devaluation of assets (impairment) cost the company over US$17 billion in 2014.
April 23, 2015
Although Smaller, Nationwide Protests Continue in Brazil
Protests against the government, corruption on Sunday attracted at least 700,000 people in twenty two states.
April 13, 2015
Protests Expected in 500 Cities Throughout Brazil Today
The Rousseff government is facing mounting discontentment due to rampant corruption scandals and strict austerity measures.
April 12, 2015
Tax Scandal May Cost Brazil Billions in Revenues
The fraudulent scheme which threw away or reduced the values of fines levied by the Federal Revenue Service may have...
April 6, 2015
Former Petrobras CEO Testifies Before Brazilian Congress
Foster stated she feels ashamed of the widespread corruption scandal at one of the country's largest companies.
March 27, 2015