Brazil’s President Temer Dodges Corruption Charges in Congress
President Temer's fate is now in the Lower House's hand, while former President Lula vows to fight his corruption conviction.
July 14, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Convicted and Sentenced to 9.5 Years
Lava Jato judge, Sergio Moro, sentenced the former leader to nine years and six months in prison for passive corruption...
July 12, 2017
Brazil’s Senate Approves Controversial Labor Bill
The bill was voted on after a seven-hour sit-in by opposition senators, four of which were in the dark.
July 12, 2017
Brazil Shuts Down the Task Force Investigating Lava Jato
For critics, dismantling the task force will hinder further investigations into what is considered one of the most widespread cases...
July 7, 2017
Federal Police Investigate Rio’s Public Transport Companies
Corruption in the sector has led to higher tariffs and deterioration of the service according to investigators.
July 5, 2017
Rio’s Favela Community Residents Protest Against Violence
Representatives from 47 favelas around Rio de Janeiro called for peace on Copacabana Beach after the increased violence in their...
July 3, 2017
Brazil Braces for Nationwide Strike Against Reform Bills Today
Union leaders are calling for protesters to demonstrate against the two bills throughout the day on Friday, closing roads and...
June 30, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Rebukes Corruption Charges
President tells journalists that the charges of passive corruption against him are ‘fiction’ with no legal basis.
June 28, 2017
Brazilian President Michel Temer Charged with Corruption
Temer, accused of receiving R$500,000, is the first sitting President in history to be charged with a crime in Brazil.
June 27, 2017