Politicians

Brazil is Latin American country with highest confidence level in its professionals

The survey found that doctors and scientists were the most trusted professionals among the countries surveyed. Politicians and government

November 5, 2021

Independent Nonpartisan Political Movements Emerge in Brazil as Polarization Grows

Events like the one on Sunday in São Paulo have been gaining strength throughout Brazil, with movements and organizations obtaining...

September 16, 2019

Rio Registers Highest Number of Murdered Politicians in Brazil

According to study done by Unirio's political scientists, 79 candidates to Brazil's executive and legislative powers were executed between 2000...

March 21, 2018

Brazil’s Government Pushes for Reform Bill Amidst Scandal

Despite the turbulence caused by the investigation of dozens of legislators, Temer Administration pushes for social security reform approval in...

April 17, 2017

Major Parties Lead Number of Accused in Brazil Corruption Case

The three leading political parties, PT, PMDB and PSDB, have the highest number of politicians being investigated.

April 14, 2017

Brazil’s President Temer Named in Corruption Case Testimony

Executives say all politicians resort to illicit donations and that President Temer met with Odebrecht to discuss R$40 million contribution...

April 13, 2017

Brazil’s Court Calls for Inquiries on Scores of Politicians

Among those to be investigated for corruption are 42 federal representatives, 24 senators, three state governors and eight cabinet members.

April 12, 2017

Brazil’s Lava Jato’s 39th Phase Arrests Ex-Petrobras Manager

Roberto Gonçalves succeeded Pedro Barusco in his position as Services Manager at Petrobras and in the mega-corruption scheme.

March 28, 2017

Lava Jato Corruption Investigation Completes 3 Years in Brazil

Since 2014, Lava Jato has yielded 746 searches and seizures, 198 arrests, 57 criminal charges against 260 persons and recovery...

March 17, 2017