Brazil Cuts Selic to 9.25 Percent, Lowest Since 2013
The country's benchmark interest rates is now at its lowest level in four years.
July 27, 2017Topic
President Temer
Brazil’s President Temer Vows to Help Fund Rio’s 2018 Carnival
Federal funding would replace subsidies to be cut by Rio's mayor to samba schools for next year's samba parades.
July 26, 2017
Brazil’s Senate Approves Controversial Labor Bill
The bill was voted on after a seven-hour sit-in by opposition senators, four of which were in the dark.
July 12, 2017
Brazil’s PSDB Party Confirms Support for President Temer
Three days after Brazil’s Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) decided against annulling the 2014 Rousseff-Temer presidential ticket, President Michel Temer (of...
June 13, 2017
President Temer Vetoes Immigration Amnesty for Foreigners in Brazil
Brazil's President justified the amnesty veto saying it would be difficult for officials to determine the exact date of immigrant's...
May 26, 2017
Opinion: Draining Brazil’s Swamp
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One of the main reasons President Trump won the U.S. Presidential...
May 18, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Thanks China for Lifting Meat Import Ban
China suspended meat imports due to Operation Weak Flesh but reopened the market for meats not coming from processing plants...
April 10, 2017Opinion: Meanwhile, Back in Brazil …
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Curmudgeon confesses that he’s still addicted to foreign mainstream media,...
February 8, 2017
Brazil’s Temer to Wait to Nominate Supreme Court Justice
The President said his nominee to replace Justice Teori Zavascki, would only come after a new rappourter has been appointed...
January 23, 2017