Students, Police Clash in Brazil Over Educational Reform
Students throughout São Paulo state have been protesting the government’s decision to reorganize the state’s public education system.
December 2, 2015Topic
protests
Rousseff Speaks to Social Movements Ahead of Protests
According to protests’ organizers, 114 cities have confirmed Sunday's protests, with more than one million people expected to go to...
August 14, 2015
Workers’ Unions Protests Against Outsourcing Bill in Brazil
Unions say that the bill would allow companies to offer lower salaries and lesser benefits for workers, eating away at...
April 16, 2015
Although Smaller, Nationwide Protests Continue in Brazil
Protests against the government, corruption on Sunday attracted at least 700,000 people in twenty two states.
April 13, 2015
Protests Expected in 500 Cities Throughout Brazil Today
The Rousseff government is facing mounting discontentment due to rampant corruption scandals and strict austerity measures.
April 12, 2015Opinion: Joining the “Panelaço” in Brazil, a Smidgen
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Curmudgeon has read about the frequent “panelazos” in Buenos Aires,...
March 17, 2015
More Than One Million Protest Against Government in Brazil
Sunday’s protests were focused on a single issue, that of corruption during the Rousseff administration.
March 16, 2015
Thousands of Pro-Government Supporters March in Brazil
The marches were held two days before Sunday’s expected nationwide protests.
March 14, 2015
Brasília Prepares for President Rousseff’s Inauguration Ceremony
More than 4,000 security officers of the Armed Forces, the Federal, Civil and Military Police will participate in Brazil's presidential...
December 29, 2014