Violent Protests in Rio as Lawmakers Discuss Austerity Bill
Demonstrators were held back with pepper spray and tear gas while protesting against the governor's economic measures.
November 17, 2016Topic
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Brazil to Increase Culture Ministry Budget by 40 Percent
In May, President Temer was severely criticized when he announced he was extinguishing the Ministry of Culture.
November 16, 2016
Rio Plans to Use Federal Aid to Pay Late Police Salaries
Despite the reassurances by the state government that wages would be paid with the aid sent by the federal government...
July 4, 2016
Brazil’s Interim President Temer Faces Panelaço Protest
In his first TV interview as interim president, Michel Temer, talks about lack of women in his cabinet and re-election.
May 16, 2016
Approved Anti-Terrorism Bill in Brazil is Heavily Criticized
Critics say that with new bill social movements and mass demonstrations calling for citizens’ rights may now be considered terrorist...
October 29, 2015
Rio Protests High Number of Violent Deaths This Year
Small and large coffins representing both children and adults victims were placed on the sand of Copacabana Beach on Sunday.
October 12, 2015
Protesters Take to the Streets in Brazil Against Rousseff
The third nationwide protest in the country this year mobilized smaller crowds, but occurred in more cities throughout Brazil.
August 17, 2015
Worker’s Party Ad Disrupted by Panelaço Protest Sounds in Brazil
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff made an appearance on TV yesterday night together with several members of her Worker's Party PT,...
August 7, 2015
Taxi Drivers Protest Uber Car Service in Rio de Janeiro
Taxi drivers in Rio de Janeiro protested against transport organization app Uber, closing off streets in Centro and the Aterro...
July 24, 2015