Brazilian Real Plummets to a 26-Month Low Against the US Dollar
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian real took another dive on Thursday against...
June 8, 2018Topic
Michel Temer
Brazil’s Petrobras CEO Resigns, Stock Price Drops 15 Percent
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Trying to ease uncertainty after the resignation of Petrobras...
June 2, 2018
Brazil Authorizes Armed Forces to Clear Trucker Strike
After officials announced a deal on Thursday night with the striking truck drivers, Friday remained tense as the country's roadways...
May 26, 2018
Brazil’s MDB Party Announces Meirelles as Presidential Pre-Candidate
The announcement all but ends President Michel Temer's plans to run for re-election in October's Presidential Race.
May 23, 2018
Brazil’s Government Braces for Cabinet Shuffle Ahead of Elections
Brazil's President Temer is expected to accept up to fourteen resignations from cabinet ministers, seeking to run in October's General...
April 2, 2018
Brazilian President’s Close Allies Arrested on Corruption Charges
President Temer supporters however say the arrests are a ploy to tarnish the President's possible bid for re-election in October's...
March 30, 2018
With 2017 GDP Growth, Brazil Hopes for More Jobs this Year
Brazil's President says the one percent GDP growth last year could translate in up to three million new jobs this...
March 2, 2018
Brazilian Chamber Approves Military Intervention in Rio
Legislative decree that puts Brazil's Military in charge of Rio's security passed with 340 votes against 72. Senate votes this...
February 20, 2018
Brazil’s Armed Forces Take Over Rio’s Security to Curb Violence
Escalating violence in Rio leads Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, to decide that the Armed Forces will oversee both civil and...
February 16, 2018