Michel Temer, Brazil’s New Interim President Takes Over
New leader says his government's priority will be to repair the ailing economy while maintaining current social programs.
May 13, 2016Topic
Politics
Opinion: Brazil and the Laws of No Responsibility
Opinion, by Simon Thomas RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is chock full of laws, rules, and regulations (LR&Rs). This...
April 30, 2016
Sports Minister in Brazil Resigns Months Before the Olympics
The resignation of sports minister, George Hilton, was announced in a statement by Brazil’s presidency late on Wednesday evening (March...
March 31, 2016
Brazil’s Bar Association Presents Impeachment Request
The OAB, with nearly one million members, was instrumental in the impeachment of former president Fernando Collor de Mello, in...
March 29, 2016
Poll Shows 68 Percent in Brazil Support Rousseff Impeachment
A survey on the Rousseff Administration shows that more than half of Brazilians support the impeachment of the President while...
March 21, 2016
Brazil’s Real Appreciates to 7-Month High to R$3.52/US$1
Despite the political turmoil, market perception on Brazil seems to be improving.
March 21, 2016
Brazil’s Lula Said to Accept Cabinet Post Amidst Scandal
The former president is said to have been asked to take part in the Rousseff Administration.
March 16, 2016
Millions Gather to Protest in Brazil Against Government
According to officials more than 3.6 million people participated in demonstrations in more than 300 cities throughout the country.
March 14, 2016
Moody’s Downgrades Brazilian Sovereign Credit to Junk
The company was the last of the three large risk-rating agencies to lower Brazil’s credit ratings.
February 25, 2016