Brazil’s Lula Denies Wrongdoing as Court Decides Appeal
"I doubt that this country has had a more honest leader than I,” said former president Lula on the eve...
January 24, 2018Topic
Lula
Opinion: Brazil’s “Ficha Limpa” Law and Lula
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Tomorrow a three-judge panel of the Federal Court of Appeals (TRF)...
January 23, 2018
Brazil’s Lula Not Worried About Appeal Decision or Hearing
The courts have scheduled to decide Lula's conviction appeal in January and questioning him on another criminal case in February.
December 18, 2017
Brazil Courts May Freeze R$24 Million of Lula’s Assets
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) asked the courts on Thursday...
November 17, 2017Opinion: Brazil’s “Post-modern” Politics
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Marina Silva has gotten it partially right. At a press conference...
November 10, 2017
Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Attacks Former Ally in New Testimony
Calling his former finance minister, Antonio Palocci, cold and calculating, the ex-leader rebutted accusations he made a 'blood pact' with...
September 14, 2017
Brazil’s Bovespa Stock Market Registered Record Volume
The Ibovespa registered the highest volumes since 2008 this week, but the political upheaval in Brasilia, may hinder the country's...
September 13, 2017
Ex-Minister Accuses Lula, Rousseff of Corruption in Brazil
Antonio Palocci, top aide in both the Lula and Rousseff Administrations, told of bribes as part of a plea-bargaining deal...
September 7, 2017Brazil Freezes R$600,000 of Ex-President Lula’s Assets
In addition to the freezing of bank accounts officials seized two vehicles and Lula’s participation in four other apartments in...
July 20, 2017