Brazil’s Elections Show Voter Rejection of Political Class
More than 25 million eligible voters showed their discontentment with Brazil's politicians by not casting a valid vote on Sunday's...
October 4, 2016Topic
Elections
PT Party Loses Seats in Municipal Elections in Brazil
Brazilian voters punished politicians and political parties involved with the recent corruption scandals when voting in this year's municipal elections.
October 3, 2016
Brazil Works to Guarantee Safety in Sunday’s Elections
Twenty-five thousand armed forces personnel will be at hand in 409 municipalities throughout the country to provide security at polling...
September 30, 2016
Over 1,500 Foreign-Born Candidates Seek Office in Brazil
Candidates come from countries as far away as China, Angola and Palestine as well as the United States, Germany, Spain,...
September 29, 2016
Five Candidates Tied for 2nd Place in Rio’s Mayoral Race
The six candidates with the highest voter intention rates, ironically, are also the ones with the highest rejection rates in...
September 27, 2016
Brazilian Candidates Prohibited From Arrest Until Election Day
While the electoral measure seeks to protect opposition candidates, the decision to maintain armed forces in Rio de Janeiro seeks...
September 19, 2016
Rio Officials Want Armed Forces During Municipal Elections
Ten pre-candidates who planned to run in October's municipal elections have died in recent weeks.
July 12, 2016
Brazil’s Senate Bars Corporate Political Campaign Donations
The Senate in Brazil approved on Wednesday night an amendment which would make it illegal for companies to donate funds...
September 3, 2015
PSDB Reelects Senator Aécio Neves to Lead Opposition in Brazil
On Sunday (July 5th) the PSDB, which mounted the close run for presidency in 2014, reelected Senator Aécio Neves of...
July 6, 2015