Venezuela’s Representative Barred From Mercosur Meeting
Brazil, along with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay suspended the South American neighbor from the trade bloc at the beginning of...
December 15, 2016Topic
Politics
Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Senate Speaker Decision
Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Senate Speaker. Expert brazil supreme court analysis and reporting from The Rio Times. Latest brazil supreme...
December 8, 2016
Ousting of Brazil’s Senate Speaker Another Blow to Government
Removal of Renan Calheiros from Senate Presidency by Supreme Court is likely to delay Congressional approval of President Michel Temer's...
December 6, 2016
Thousands Criticize Anti-Corruption Bill in Brazil
Organizers say that almost 500,000 in 82 cities criticized changes made in the original anti-corruption proposal, signed by over two...
December 5, 2016
Tensions High in Rio’s City of God Favela Community
On Saturday a police helicopter crashed into community and on Sunday seven bodies were discovered by residents.
November 21, 2016
No U.S. Brazil Setbacks Under Trump Says U.S. Consul General
The surprising U.S. election victory of Donald Trump should not negatively impact U.S.-Brazil relations, said U.S. Consule General Jimmy Story.
November 17, 2016
Brazil’s Reaction to Trump Win Ranges from Concern to Joy
While the Temer Administration fears a halt in bilateral accords, one right-wing Congressional representative celebrates Trump's victory.
November 10, 2016
Brazil’s ENEM Test Marked By High Abstention, Postponement
Over 271,000 candidates will take the high school exam on December 3rd and 4th because test locations were occupied by...
November 7, 2016
Brazil’s High School Exam Postponed Due to Protests
More than 191,000 candidates will have to take the university entrance exam in December since test locations are occupied by...
November 2, 2016