Brazil Hit by Heavy Rains and Flooding in Northeast and South
Brazil’s President Michel Temer flew over some of the flooded areas and pledged federal aid for the affected areas.
May 30, 2017Topic
Politics
Opinion: Brazil’s Ministerial Musical Chairs
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This past weekend, while 100,000 people were protesting on Copacabana Beach...
May 30, 2017
Brazil Changes Justice Minister Amidst Political Scandal
In a surprise move President Temer changed his Justice Minister, Osmar Serraglio, who was named in one of the many...
May 29, 2017
São Paulo’s Crackland Reappears a Week After Police Action
Critics say Mayor João Doria's operation in Cracolândia was violent and did not resolve the problem.
May 29, 2017
President Temer Vetoes Immigration Amnesty for Foreigners in Brazil
Brazil's President justified the amnesty veto saying it would be difficult for officials to determine the exact date of immigrant's...
May 26, 2017
Rio Hosts a Free Show in Copacabana Calling for Direct Elections
Caetano Veloso, Criolo and Mano Brown are all performing in a free protest show calling for Temer's removal.
May 26, 2017
Brazil’s President Calls Armed Forces to Control Protesters
Wednesday's protest began peacefully, but ended with violence, arrests and decree calling the Armed Forces to protect government buildings until...
May 25, 2017
Brazil Braces for Protests Against President and Reforms
Ministry buildings have been cordoned off to avoid invasion and depredation by protesters demonstrating against reforms and President Temer.
May 24, 2017
Brazil’s JBS Names High Ranking Politicians in Scandal
JBS executives say that current Senate president was paid R$5 million to support legislation which would benefit company.
May 23, 2017