Investigations Probe into Rousseff’s Re-Election Campaign in Brazil
Judge Gilmar Mendes at Brazil's federal electoral court (TSE) asked prosecutors to investigate several leads hinting at potential illegal financing...
August 26, 2015Topic
Petrobras
Brazil’s Collor and Cunha Charged with Corruption
Charges against the president of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and the former President, were filed as part of the on-going...
August 21, 2015
Brazil’s Petrobras Approves IPO of BR Distribuidora
The state-owned oil giant wants sell part of its subsidiary's stock to improve the company’s financial situation.
August 19, 2015
Impact of Lava Jato on Brazil’s GDP Could Reach R$140 Billion
The Lava Jato (Carwash) corruption scandal in Brazil involving oil giant Petrobras and some of the country's largest construction companies...
August 11, 2015 Brazil’s Petrobras Registers 90 Percent Drop in Q2 Net Income
Company's net income drops almost 90 percent in the second quarter of 2015.
August 7, 2015Exploring Downtown Rio de Janeiro on Foot: Sponsored
In a city that boasts beaches that are household names around the world and has two hugely iconic landmarks, Christ...
August 7, 2015
Opinion: Petrobras Scandal Affects Journalists as Well
Opinion, by Peter Howard Wertheim and Dayse Abrantes RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The massive corruption scandal within state–controlled oil...
August 4, 2015
Dirceu Arrested in Lava Jato Corruption Scheme in Brazil
Once President Lula’s main political advisor, and for many the most powerful man in Brazil’s government, Dirceu was arrested along...
August 3, 2015
Brazil’s Lava Jato Turning to Energy Companies in 16th Phase
The sixteenth phase of the Lava Jato (Car wash) investigation has started this morning with a focus on electricity companies,...
July 28, 2015