Police in Spotlight After São Paulo Violence
At least fourteen São Paulo police officers have been detained since Saturday on suspicion of executing civilians.
December 11, 2012Topic
Lucy Jordan
Working Mothers Earn 11% Less in Brazil
Brazilian working mothers earned, on average, eleven percent less than their childless peers in 2009, according to new research.
December 4, 2012
Brazil to Clone Endangered Species: Daily
Scientists in Brasília have come up with a groundbreaking way to ensure the survival of endangered species: cloning them.
November 18, 2012
Prison System in Brazil Criticized: Daily
The Minister of Justice and the Justices of the Federal Supreme Court roundly criticized the Brazilian prison system during Wednesday’s...
November 15, 2012
Death Toll Rises in São Paulo Crime Wave
In the bloodiest weekend yet of the violent crime wave gripping São Paulo, 31 people lost their lives between Friday...
November 13, 2012
Brazil Bans Chevron and Transocean: Daily
A federal court has served Chevron and Transocean with a preliminary injunction ordering them to halt operations in Brazil within...
September 28, 2012
Valério Implicates Lula in the Mensalao
As the mensalão moves this week into its most politically significant phase, Marcos Valério has claimed the scheme reached the...
September 18, 2012
Ficha Limpa Bans 317 Candidates in 2012
More than 300 mayoral candidates in October’s municipal elections have been prohibited from running for office under the Lei do...
September 11, 2012
Chavez in Brazil to Officially Join Mercosur
Hugo Chávez was to meet with Mercosur leaders in Brasilia Tuesday to formalize Venezuela’s entrance to the bloc – a...
July 31, 2012