Colombia Names Labour Lawyer to Run State Pension Fund After 3-Day Ouster
Colombia's state pension fund has a new Colpensiones president: labour lawyer Beatriz Eugenia Vélez, named 26 September after Montoya lasted...
September 27, 2026Topic
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Bolivians Living in Brazil Monitor Web for News as Chaos Continues at Home
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As chaos continues to reign in Bolivia, with reports of looting and violence in many cities...
November 12, 2019
Opinion: Brazil’s Continuing Institutional Problem
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL – Three years ago, the Curmudgeon published a comment describing Brazil's biggest problem:...
May 20, 2019
Brazil’s Petrobras CEO Resigns, Stock Price Drops 15 Percent
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Trying to ease uncertainty after the resignation of Petrobras...
June 2, 2018
Brazil’s President Temer Expected to Change 17 of 28 Ministers
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This week has shaken up senior political leadership in Brazil...
November 16, 2017
Brazil Braces for Protests Against President and Reforms
Ministry buildings have been cordoned off to avoid invasion and depredation by protesters demonstrating against reforms and President Temer.
May 24, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Vows to Not Resign Over Scandal
Eight impeachment requests are filed and two cabinet members resign as Brazil's President insists he has done nothing wrong.
May 19, 2017
Recordings Ensnare Brazil’s President in Corruption Scandal
Recordings with Temer's endorsement of pay-offs have led opposition and allied lawmakers to call for the President's resignation.
May 18, 2017
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Resigns Due to Health Problems
Citing health reasons, Brazil’s Foreign Minister José Serra handed in his resignation to President Michel Temer on Wednesday afternoon.
February 23, 2017