Brazil’s BNDES Criticizes Courts Over Lava Jato Graft Case
BNDES President says companies involved in corruption scandal have halted important projects and hindered entire sectors of the economy.
August 15, 2017Topic
Lava Jato
Lava Jato Investigation in Brazil Targets Ex-CEO of Petrobras and BB
This morning, Thursday July 27th, the Federal Police in Brazil arrested Aldemir Bendine, former head of Petrobras and Banco do...
July 27, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Dodges Corruption Charges in Congress
President Temer's fate is now in the Lower House's hand, while former President Lula vows to fight his corruption conviction.
July 14, 2017
Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Convicted and Sentenced to 9.5 Years
Lava Jato judge, Sergio Moro, sentenced the former leader to nine years and six months in prison for passive corruption...
July 12, 2017
Brazil Shuts Down the Task Force Investigating Lava Jato
For critics, dismantling the task force will hinder further investigations into what is considered one of the most widespread cases...
July 7, 2017
Opinion: Brazil’s Other “Criminal Masterminds”
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last September, a federal prosecutor accused former President Lula of being...
June 30, 2017
Brazil’s Eike Batista Found Guilty of Insider Trading
Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) ordered the businessman to pay a fine of R$21 million for insider trading operations...
June 14, 2017
Brazil’s Government Accused of Investigating Judge
Newsweekly accuses Brazil's Intelligence Agency of investigating Supreme Court Judge Edson Fachin, responsible overseeing the Lava Jato scandal.
June 12, 2017
Meirelles Says Economy Recovers in Brazil Despite Political Turmoil
For Minister even if reforms are approved only in the second half of this year, they will still bring extremely...
June 8, 2017