Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Attacks Former Ally in New Testimony
Calling his former finance minister, Antonio Palocci, cold and calculating, the ex-leader rebutted accusations he made a 'blood pact' with...
September 14, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil to Investigate Possible Massacre of Indigenous
Officials investigate rumors that members of an isolated tribe were killed by miners illegally prospecting in the region.
September 12, 2017
Ex-CEO Who Linked Brazil’s President to Corruption is Arrested
JBS' ex-CEO, Joesley Batista, is accused of omitting illegal activities when closing plea-bargaining agreement with federal prosecutors.
September 11, 2017
Ex-Minister Accuses Lula, Rousseff of Corruption in Brazil
Antonio Palocci, top aide in both the Lula and Rousseff Administrations, told of bribes as part of a plea-bargaining deal...
September 7, 2017
Brazil’s Police Find R$51 Million in Bunker in Bahia
The money, stashed in boxes and suitcases, has been linked to a former cabinet member of President Michel Temer, Geddel...
September 6, 2017
Brazil’s Prosecutors May Annul Lava Jato Testimony
If proven that JBS executives omitted information, plea-bargaining agreement will be withdrawn says country's top prosecutor, Rodrigo Janot.
September 5, 2017
Brazilian Judge Suspends Exploration of Reserve in Amazon Region
The decree which would open up indigenous reserve for the exploration of minerals by private companies was met with a...
August 31, 2017
Security Forces Complete Month-Long Operation in Rio
Residents complain of restrictions and suspended school for children, but officials say operation has been a success.
August 30, 2017
Lawsuit Asks R$50 Million for Indigenous Genocide in Brazil
Prosecutors want compensation and official apology for the extermination of Waimiri-Atroari tribe during Brazil’s military dictatorship.
August 28, 2017