Opinion: In Brazil, “Disembark on the Right”
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Those who ride the Rio de Janeiro Metrô regularly hear station...
March 30, 2016Topic
PMDB
Brazil’s Rousseff Likely to Lose Support From PMDB Party
On Tuesday, Brazil’s largest political party, the PMDB is expected to announce it is withdrawing its support for the Rousseff...
March 28, 2016
Opinion: In Brazil “Worse is Better”?
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - “Quanto pior, melhor” has been a catch phrase for PSDB and...
March 5, 2016
Brazil’s Vice President Accuses President Rousseff of No Trust
Critics questioned the VP's silence in relation to the opening up of impeachment proceedings against the President.
December 8, 2015
Difficult Week Ahead in Brazil for President Rousseff and Cunha
House Speaker is expected to decide whether to accept impeachment requests against Rousseff while trying to hold his position amidst...
October 13, 2015Opinion: Brazil’s Embattled President
Last week, in a move designed to promote her desire to do something to keep the proverbial cow from meandering...
October 8, 2015
Opinion: Brazil’s Dismal Dithering Dilma, Part II
Those of us who hoped Dilma would quit dithering after S&P’s consigning Brazil to the investment community’s scrap heap have...
September 24, 2015Opinion: Has PMDB Taken Over Power in Brazil?
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – PMDB was the successor to MDB, the official opposition party created...
July 9, 2015
Bethlem Scandal Continues and May Affect Elections
With the 2014 Brazilian elections fast approaching, fallout from corruption allegations will not help the PMDB party's chances in Rio...
August 5, 2014