Opinion: Brazil’s “Criminal Mastermind” — A Curmudgeonly Explanation
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Quite a bit of backlash has arisen since the spokesperson for...
September 20, 2016Topic
Lula
Former President Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Brazil
Speaking at a rally of supporters, Lula called the charges of corruption a 'pyrotechnic spectacle’ which were not substantiated by...
September 16, 2016Opinion: Lula as Brazil’s “Criminal Mastermind”?
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Just when we all thought Brazilian politics might become boring after...
September 16, 2016
Former 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, 2016Opinion: What Does “Fora Temer!” Mean in Brazil?
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The most popular chant around Brazil these days is “Fora Temer!”...
September 8, 2016 Former President Lula Seeks U.N. Help Against Investigation
Former leader alleges he is is being harassed by Judge Sergio Moro in connection to the Lava Jato corruption scandal.
July 29, 2016
Letter: Mr. Greenwald, You are Misinformed About Dilma’s Impeachment
With respect to Mr. Greenwald and his impeccable pedigree, he could not be more misinformed or mistaken regarding the supposed...
April 22, 2016
Opinion: Brazil’s Institutional Problem
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's biggest problem is that, institutionally, it’s living a lie. The...
April 20, 2016
Brazil’s President Rousseff to Fight Impeachment to the End
Calling it an injustice, Brazil's President Rousseff said she was outraged she was being judged by politicians who themselves are...
April 19, 2016