Thousands Criticize Anti-Corruption Bill in Brazil
Organizers say that almost 500,000 in 82 cities criticized changes made in the original anti-corruption proposal, signed by over two...
December 5, 2016Topic
Renan Calheiros
Discord in Brazil’s Government Branches Threatens Reforms
Falling out between Senate President and Chief Justice may delay approval of Constitutional Amendment to limit government spending.
October 27, 2016
Lava Jato Court Date Set for Brazil’s Senate President
Brazil's President of the Senate, Renan Calheiros, will testify in court regarding the Lava Jato mega-corruption scheme ensnaring much of...
June 4, 2016
Second Cabinet Member Resigns in Brazil Amidst Scandal
Transparency Minister, Fabiano Silveira is said to have criticized the Lava Jato corruption inquiries and given advice to those being...
May 31, 2016
Secret Recordings Cause Political Turbulence in Brazil
New segments of the recordings made by Sergio Machado have Brazilian politicians scrambling to try to explain their comments.
May 27, 2016
Brazil’s Senate President Caught in Dubious Conversation
Senate President Renan Calheiros is heard on tape stating he is in favor of changes in the plea bargain rules.
May 26, 2016
Protester Conflicts Lead Brazil to Clear Congress Lawn
After confrontation, officials say demonstrators camped outside Congress have 48 hours to leave the premises.
November 20, 2015
Brazil’s Congressional Representatives Sworn In
Chamber of Deputies' elected speaker beat out President Rousseff's candidate.
February 2, 2015
Sarney Clears Ethics Committee
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August 25, 2009