Brazil Braces for Nationwide Strike by Nine Labor Unions Today
Millions of Brazilians tried to find alternative means to get to work on Friday as nine labor unions called for...
April 28, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil’s Senate Votes to Make Investigating Politicians Harder
Bill that extinguishes special legal protection of politicians was unanimous while bill to limit prosecutors' powers to investigate seen as...
April 27, 2017
Odebrecht Admits Illegal Donations During Brazil’s 2014 Elections
Top presidential candidates deny claims by former Odebrecht executives that company gave more than R$37 million in illicit donations to...
April 24, 2017
Former Chief of Staff in Brazil Offers Details for Plea Deal
Trying to secure leniency deal Antonio Palocci said he has information to keep Lava jato investigators busy for a year.
April 21, 2017
Influenza Vaccination Starts in Brazil for 2017 Winter Season
Officials estimate that over 54 million will be vaccinated against influenza, which last year afflicted over 12,000 people and killed...
April 20, 2017
Brazil’s Odebrecht Paid US$2.3MM in Bribes for Maracanã Renovation
Sworn testimony from several Odebrecht executives revealed the company paid US$2.3 million in bribes to win the US$228 million (eventually...
April 20, 2017
Senate Approves New Immigration Amnesty Law in Brazil
Those critical of the new law say there fear that Brazil's border security may be compromised.
April 19, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Comments on Motives of Rousseff Impeachment
Former President Rousseff is now asking that Temer's TV interview be added to her defense appeal.
April 18, 2017
Brazil’s Government Pushes for Reform Bill Amidst Scandal
Despite the turbulence caused by the investigation of dozens of legislators, Temer Administration pushes for social security reform approval in...
April 17, 2017