Brazil’s Courts Allow Protests During Olympic Games
A Brazilian federal court judge that any suppression of political manifestations by security forces is unconstitutional and will be fined.
August 9, 2016Topic
protests
Taxi Drivers Resume Protests Against Uber in São Paulo
Irate taxi drivers in São Paulo resumed protests today, May 11th, against the previous day’s decree from Mayor Fernando Haddad....
May 11, 2016
Pro-Democracy Rallies Take Thousands to Streets in Brazil
In Brazil, thousands flocked to the streets showing that President Rousseff and the PT party still have support, despite unfavorable...
April 1, 2016
Opinion: The Year of Living Dangerously, A Brazilian Tale
Opinion, by Simon Thomas RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Brazil right now it feels a bit like the last...
March 25, 2016
Brazil’s Lula Sworn In as Chief of Staff Amidst Protests
Protests became even more inflamed after a wiretap recording showed Rousseff and Lula talking about the nomination.
March 17, 2016
Millions Gather to Protest in Brazil Against Government
According to officials more than 3.6 million people participated in demonstrations in more than 300 cities throughout the country.
March 14, 2016
Government Workers Protest Budget Measures in Rio de Janeiro
Protesters in Rio de Janeiro occupied the entrance to the ALERJ yesterday, and blocked the lanes of Avenida Presidente Antônio...
March 3, 2016
Anti-Impeachment Protesters Take to Streets in Brazil
Three days after pro-impeachment rallies Rousseff supporters took to the streets in São Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
December 17, 2015
Protests Held in Brazil Calling for Rousseff Impeachment
The number on Sunday was much lower than nearly 2.4 million marchers who protested on March 15th, but organizer say...
December 14, 2015