Brazil’s Top Court, the STF, Convicts Just 5% of the Politicians It Tries
A new study finds only about 5% of criminal cases against politicians at Brazil's Supreme Court since 2002 ended in...
July 14, 2026Topic
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