Pro and Anti Rousseff Protesters Take to Street in Brazil
Days away from the start of the Olympics, demonstrations pro and against suspended President Dilma Rousseff took place in twenty...
August 1, 2016Topic
Politics
Former President Lula Seeks U.N. Help Against Investigation
Former leader alleges he is is being harassed by Judge Sergio Moro in connection to the Lava Jato corruption scandal.
July 29, 2016
Brazilian Officials Say No Evidence of Second Terrorist Group
Last week a group of Brazilians was arrested after authorities intercepted messages about preparations for a terrorist attack during the...
July 26, 2016
Court in Brazil Orders Block of WhatsApp, Again
For the third time in less than a year, the popular online messaging service, WhatsApp, was shutdown in Brazil by...
July 20, 2016
As Brazil Tightens Airport Security, Travelers Face Delays
The country's domestic airports are tightening security for the Olympics, with passengers waiting as long as 45 minutes to go...
July 19, 2016
Health Equipment Fraud in Brazil Cost Government Millions
Brazilian federal prosecutors investigating overpricing of equipment used to help patients with Parkinson’s disease.
July 18, 2016
Brazilian Officials to Boost Rio 2016 Olympic Security Measures
“If you want to go to a safe place in the world in August, come to Rio de Janeiro,” says...
July 16, 2016
Rodrigo Maia Elected in Brazil as President of the Chamber
Rodrigo Maia was elected president of the Chamber of Deputies, defeating congressman Roger Rosso by a vote of 285 to...
July 14, 2016
Brazil’s Health Minister Updates Foreign Officials on Zika Virus
Minister Barros sent letters to athletes who have announced they would not participate in the Games due to fear of...
July 13, 2016