Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Faces More Indictments
Prosecutors have charged the former leader with corruption in relation to suspicious funding obtained for construction work in Angola.
October 14, 2016Topic
Lava Jato
Brazil’s BNDES Cuts US$4.7 Billion from Lava Jato Companies
Suspended payments involve projects operated by large construction and engineering firms linked to the Lava Jato corruption scandal.
October 12, 2016
Opinion: Brazil’s “Finest Hour”?
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Curmudgeon had the privilege last week of attending the ceremony...
October 10, 2016
Further Indictments for Brazil’s Ex-President Lula
Federal police accuse former leader of using his influence and received bribes to help a large construction company obtain international...
October 6, 2016
Former Chief of Staff Arrested in Bribery Scandal in Brazil
Antonio Palocci is the second high-ranking official of the Lula and Rousseff administrations to be arrested in recent days linked...
September 26, 2016Former President Lula Charged With Corruption in Brazil
According to federal prosecutors Lula was the 'commander' of a criminal scheme uncovered by the Lava Jato investigations.
September 15, 2016
Impeachment of Former Speaker in Brazil Expected Monday
Eduardo Cunha is accused of receiving bribes related to Operação Lava-Jato as well as lying to lawmakers about having foreign...
September 12, 2016Opinion: Brazil’s “Fora Cunha!” Movement
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The most popular chant around Brazil today will not be “Fora...
September 12, 2016
Eletronuclear President Sentenced to 43 Years for Corruption in Brazil
The former president of Eletronuclear was sentenced to forty-three years in prison for bribery, money laundering, obstructing the Lava Jato...
August 4, 2016