“Stop Killing Us” Protest in Rio Marks Start of Something New
This past Sunday, May 26th, was a day of protest in Brazil. Dominating the headlines were discussions of the size...
May 28, 2019Topic
Political News Brazil
Brazil’s Lula Meets With Leaders of Other Parties Planning 2020 Elections
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was in a meeting with leaders of the Democratic Labour Party (PDT) and...
May 28, 2019
Another 42 Inmates Dead After Gang Fights in Brazil Prisons
Brazilian officials say 42 inmates were found dead at three prisons because of violent clashes among rival drug factions in...
May 28, 2019
A Merged Fiat and Renault Would Hold 27% of Brazilian Market
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The consolidation of the global automotive sector is gathering momentum with the...
May 28, 2019
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Suspends Sale of TAG to French Engie
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Justice Edson Fachin, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), suspended...
May 28, 2019
Brazil’s LGBTQ Challenge: Live and Let Live or Discriminate?
Last week’s vote by the Federal Supreme Court (STF) laid the foundation for landmark legislation which will include protection for...
May 28, 2019
Brazil Supreme Court Considers Sharing Petrobras’ Billions
Brazil Supreme Court Considers Sharing Petrobras'. Expert brazil supreme court analysis and reporting from The Rio Times.
May 28, 2019
The Brazilian Truth of Global Hunger for Carbon Credits
The state of Acre, at the westernmost tip of Brazil, is so remote that it is jokingly said to be...
May 28, 2019
Barack Obama to Lecture Thursday Morning in São Paulo
One of the most popular U.S. Presidents among Brazilians, Barack Obama, will give a lecture Thursday morning, 11.30 AM (May...
May 28, 2019