Ammunition Which Killed Marielle Franco in Rio Stolen from Police
The ammunition was stolen from a lot purchased by the Federal Police and was also responsible for a killing spree...
March 17, 2018Topic
Politics
Thousands Take to Streets to Mourn Lawmaker’s Murder in Brazil
Many hope that these deaths will promote a national movement against corruption, but analysts believe that this is unlikely.
March 16, 2018
Human Rights Activist, Military Critic Executed in Rio de Janeiro
Councilwoman was very active in women’s rights and was speaking out against the military intervention declared by the federal government...
March 15, 2018
Brazilian Senate Approves Space Accord With U.S. Despite Protests
Many Brazilian lawmakers say the country should avoid signing any agreement with the US after the North American country imposed...
March 14, 2018
Officials in Rio Destroy Over 50 Kiosks in Vila Kennedy Favela
Taking advantage of the presence of soldiers in the area, city officials take down stalls and receive widespread criticism.
March 12, 2018
Brazil Criticizes New U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tax
Finance Minister, Henrique Meirelles, says protectionist tariffs have been used in Brazil in the past and did not help the...
March 8, 2018
Brazil’s Military Discards Permanent Occupation of Rio Favelas
Officer in charge of leading Rio's military intervention says troops will continue to surround communities to allow police to enter.
February 28, 2018
Brazil’s IBAMA May Embargo Norwegian Hydro Alunorte’s Operations
Company may be faced with heavy fines and even embargo of its operations if proven that there were errors in...
February 27, 2018
Brazil’s Largest Arms Trafficker Arrested in U.S.
Frederik Barbieri tried to smuggle sixty automatic weapons into Rio's International Airport in June of 2017.
February 26, 2018