Rio’s Governor, Ex-Security Secretary Accused of Corruption
The bribes divulged by Carlos Miranda involving Governor Pezão and ex-secretary Beltrame are part of the widespread mega corruption scheme...
April 30, 2018Topic
Politics
Rio to Remove Half of Police Pacifying Units From Favelas
Announcement comes same day report shows the number of people killed in the two months of federal intervention more than...
April 27, 2018
Netflix Series ‘The Mechanism’ Stirs Polarization in Brazil
Directed by the same filmmaker of the 'Elite Squad' (2007) and RoboCop (2014), production that depicts the "Operation Car Wash"...
April 26, 2018
Over 17.3 Million Children Live Under Poverty Line in Brazil
Report by children's rights advocacy group shows Brazil may not meet UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
April 25, 2018
Rio Hosts Show in Honor of Marielle Franco’s Memory
Over twenty artists and bands will pay tribute to the Carioca councilwoman in Circo Voador. Money raised from the tickets...
April 25, 2018
Brazil’s Indigenous March in Brasilia for Rights and Land
The indigenous will be camping to pressure authorities to enforce their constitutional rights and call attention to land demarcation, health...
April 24, 2018
Brazilian Officials Oppose Venezuela Border Closing Request
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s General Attorney’s office (PGR) released a document on...
April 19, 2018
Brazil May Have Over 16 Candidates for President in 2018
Among those vying for Brazil's top political position are ex senators, representatives, cabinet ministers and even an ex Supreme Court...
April 17, 2018
Protests Mark a Month of Rio Councilwoman’s Murder
Rio’s civil police is working with the hypothesis of an action by militiamen for the Franco and Gomes executions.
April 16, 2018