Violence Against Reporters in Brazil Up 65 Percent in 2016
The violations recorded in 2016 place Brazil among the most dangerous countries for the practice of journalism in the world.
February 28, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil’s New Justice Minister Assures No Obstruction of Lava Jato
Justice Minister Serraglio denies interference while two lobbyists linked to the PMDB party are arrested in Brasilia.
February 27, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Criticized for Choice of Justice Minister
Critics say Administration not paying attention to Minas Gerais state and that new Minister Serraglio is tied with disgraced ex-Chamber...
February 24, 2017
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Resigns Due to Health Problems
Citing health reasons, Brazil’s Foreign Minister José Serra handed in his resignation to President Michel Temer on Wednesday afternoon.
February 23, 2017
Some Brazilian Cities Cancelling Carnival Due to Security Reasons
Officials in at least 28 cities in the state of Espirito Santo are cancelling their Carnival festivities due to lack...
February 22, 2017
Emergency Alert Due to Yellow Fever Issued for 64 Cities in Brazil
Officials declared emergency situation in 64 cities in Minas Gerais and are sending millions of extra doses of vaccines to...
February 21, 2017
Peru Confiscates R$190 Million in Assets of 8 Brazilian Firms
Among the eight companies involved in the Lava Jato (Car Wash) corruption scandal operating in Peru are Odebrecht, Queiroz Galvão...
February 20, 2017
Officials From 15 Countries in Brazil to Discuss Corruption
In the two-day meeting in Brasilia, prosecutors will discuss the corruption scandal perpetrated in their countries by Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht.
February 16, 2017
Brazil’s Supreme Court Accepts Temer’s Cabinet Nominee
Moreira Franco's appointment as Secretariat General shields him from possible prosecution by lower courts in Lava Jato case.
February 15, 2017