Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013Topic
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Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013
Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Brazil Fears Sensitive Data Leak: Daily
Brazil reiterates demands for explanations over allegations that communication on sensitive military purchases and oil reserves were intercepted by the...
July 16, 2013
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
Brazil Alarmed by U.S. Surveillance
President Rousseff’s state visit, U.S.-Brazil relations may be tested by allegations the NSA surveillance on millions of Brazilians' emails and...
July 9, 2013
Brazil Plebiscite Date Now in Doubt: Daily
A plebiscite on political reforms to be held in 2014 has been thrown into doubt after Vice President Michel Temer...
July 5, 2013
Rousseff’s Approval Rating Falls: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's approval rating dropped twenty-seven points amid the ongoing protest movement.
June 30, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013