Brazilian Elections Show Decline of PT/Left-Wing Parties
Voter dissatisfaction with current political system is seen with abstention and blank/null ballots surpassing valid votes in large cities.
October 31, 2016Topic
Politics
Discord in Brazil’s Government Branches Threatens Reforms
Falling out between Senate President and Chief Justice may delay approval of Constitutional Amendment to limit government spending.
October 27, 2016
PT Party Loses Seats in Municipal Elections in Brazil
Brazilian voters punished politicians and political parties involved with the recent corruption scandals when voting in this year's municipal elections.
October 3, 2016
Brazil Court App Receives Thousands of Election Complaints
Since it was released in early August, the app, Pardal, which allows users to report illegal electioneering directly to Brazil’s...
September 30, 2016
Wealthy Businessman Leads Mayoral Race in São Paulo
Businessman João Doria Jr. is winning over voters by emphasizing his administration skills in the private sector.
September 28, 2016
Five Candidates Tied for 2nd Place in Rio’s Mayoral Race
The six candidates with the highest voter intention rates, ironically, are also the ones with the highest rejection rates in...
September 27, 2016
Former Chief of Staff Arrested in Bribery Scandal in Brazil
Antonio Palocci is the second high-ranking official of the Lula and Rousseff administrations to be arrested in recent days linked...
September 26, 2016
Brazilian Candidates Prohibited From Arrest Until Election Day
While the electoral measure seeks to protect opposition candidates, the decision to maintain armed forces in Rio de Janeiro seeks...
September 19, 2016
Former President Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Brazil
Speaking at a rally of supporters, Lula called the charges of corruption a 'pyrotechnic spectacle’ which were not substantiated by...
September 16, 2016