Brazil’s Police Find R$51 Million in Bunker in Bahia
The money, stashed in boxes and suitcases, has been linked to a former cabinet member of President Michel Temer, Geddel...
September 6, 2017Topic
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Brazil’s Army Launch Second Phase of Action in Rio Favelas
Security forces in Rio de Janeiro, along with Brazilian Army and Navy troops, have been conducting a major offensive against...
August 5, 2017
Brazil to Start Issuing Passports Again After Nearly a Month
The Mint of Brazil (CMB), which produces passports for the country, announced on Friday, July 21st, that the service will...
July 22, 2017
Brazil’s Pension Funds Investigated for R$8 Billion in Fraud
Police seized from offices R$350 thousand reais, US$100 thousand dollars and $50 thousand euros, as well as works of art,...
September 6, 2016
USOC Apologizes for Swimmers’ False Robbery Report in Rio
Four U.S. swimmers claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint last week when in fact they vandalized gas station.
August 19, 2016
Two U.S. Swimmers Taken Off Plane For Questioning in Rio
Brazilian judge demanded the U.S. swimmers to stay in Brazil until inconsistencies about a robbery are cleared up, but Lochte...
August 18, 2016
Brazilian Officials Say No Evidence of Second Terrorist Group
Last week a group of Brazilians was arrested after authorities intercepted messages about preparations for a terrorist attack during the...
July 26, 2016
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, 2016
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