Brazil’s President Temer Authorizes Armed Forces in Rio
Despite downplaying protests by military officers' families, Rio de Janeiro asked federal government for help until after Carnival.
February 14, 2017Topic
Politics
Brazil’s Vitória Returning to Normal After Week of Violence
Schools, health clinics and public offices were expected to open on Monday morning and public transportation was resumed.
February 13, 2017
Police Criticized as Violence Continues in Brazil’s City of Vitória
As tension continues in the streets of Vitória, the licensed governor of the state of Espirito Santo said on Wednesday...
February 9, 2017
Rio’s Governor Pezão Ordered to Step Down by Regional Courts
The Electoral Court judged that Pezão received million-dollar campaign donations in exchange for lucrative administrative contracts.
February 9, 2017
Brazil’s City of Vitória Braces for 6th Day of Violence
City officials announced that schools and health clinics will remain closed and bus transportation has been suspended for fear of...
February 8, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Nominates Moraes for Supreme Court
Critics argue that the Justice Minister has close ties to PMDB and PSDB party members, many of whom have been...
February 7, 2017
Brazilian Army Called in to Protect Vitória in Espírito Santo
Violence in the state capital of Vitoria has skyrocketed since Friday after families of military police officers blocked police station...
February 7, 2017
Brazil’s Former First Lady is Cremated in São Paulo
Condolences for the death of Marisa Leticia Lula da Silva ranged from union leaders and workers to former presidents and...
February 6, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Names Moreira Franco as Minister
With cabinet-level post Moreira Franco now can only judged by the Supreme Court if he is charged in Lava Jato...
February 3, 2017