Federal Judge Suspends Criminal Charges in Brazil’s Mariana Dam Burst
Twenty-two people were accused of homicide related to the 2015 Mariana Dam burst, including executives from Samarco, Vale and BHP...
August 8, 2017Topic
Politics
UK Tourist Enters Favela and is Shot in Rio’s Angra dos Reis
The British woman was hurt when she mistakenly entered a favela community in Angra dos Reis, a few hours south...
August 7, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Dodges Corruption Charges in Congress
With the result, charges against the President can only be resubmitted after he leaves office, in December 2018.
August 3, 2017
Brazilian Chamber to Decide President Temer’s Fate Today
Representatives will be voting on whether or not to accept charges against the Brazilian leader for passive corruption.
August 2, 2017
Rio’s State University UERJ Suspends Classes Indefinitely
Once considered one of the top universities in the state, UERJ recorded the lowest registration for its 2018 entrance exam...
August 1, 2017
Armed Forces Operation in Rio Already Impacts Crime Rate
In a surprise visit to Rio on Sunday, President Temer said Armed Forces may remain in the city until the...
July 31, 2017
Popularity of Brazil’s President Temer Plummets to Five Percent
The latest survey shows the lowest positive rate for a Brazilian President since the country’s return to democracy in the...
July 28, 2017
Indigenous Tribe Occupy Power Plant Site in Brazil’s Amazon
The Munduruku tribe says sacred places and burial grounds were violated and destroyed during the construction of the hydroelectric power...
July 19, 2017
Uproar Over Disbursement of R$15 Billion by Brazil’s President Temer
Temer's Administration is said to have authorized R$15.3 billion worth of funds for amendments by lawmakers who voted to dismiss...
July 17, 2017