Two Deadly Boat Accidents Leave 39 Dead in Brazil
The two accidents in the past week left dozens injured as officials from Para and Bahia state continue to search...
August 25, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil’s Armed Forces Operation in Rio Yields Results, and Complaints
Officials call operation a success with 43 arrests, while residents complained of restrictions and more than 21,000 children were left...
August 22, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces Surround Seven Favela Communities in Rio
In the early hours of Monday (August 21st) members of Brazil’s armed forces, police and national force simultaneously entered seven...
August 21, 2017
Brazil’s Lava Jato Focuses on Ex-Lawmaker, Foreign Ship Owner
A former government leader in the Lower House was arrested and Greek diplomat and ship owner are being investigated in...
August 18, 2017
Brazil’s Minha Casa Minha Vida Units Have Structural Problems
Report shows more than half of units analyzed have serious construction problems, but satisfaction among owners remain high.
August 17, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces Operate in Rio’s Niteroi Favela Communities
This is the second large-scale operation since the Armed Forces arrived in Rio at the end of July and part...
August 16, 2017
Rio Police Arrest Suspect in British Tourist Shooting
The man was shot after a confrontation with police and taken to the same one where the tourist was operated...
August 14, 2017
Opinion: Brazil’s Electoral “Reform”? Part III
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Part of the proposed “reform” is a fund of R$3.6 billion...
August 14, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Tries to Bar Top Prosecutor from Investigations
Last month, Janot charged President Temer with the crime of passive corruption, but defense attorneys claim bias by prosecutor.
August 9, 2017