Mensalão Convict Dirceu Begins Work Release Program: Daily
The ex-Chief of Staff, imprisoned for corruption and bribery, will be working at a lawyer's office by day before returning...
July 8, 2014Topic
Politics
Campos and Silva to Run for PSB Party in Brazil
Eduardo Campos and Marina Silva of the Socialist Party are officially appointed candidates for President and Vice-President.
July 1, 2014
Rousseff, Pezão and Paes Present United Front in Rio: Daily
President, Governor and Mayor of Rio de Janeiro exchange appraisals as two new condominiums and a hospital are inaugurated.
July 1, 2014
Dilma Rousseff Announced as PT 2014 Presidential Candidate
PT and coalition members officially elect president Dilma Rousseff as their candidate for re-election on October 5th.
June 24, 2014
Brazil’s World Cup Set to Affect October Elections
With presidential elections imminent, the success of the World Cup is crucial for president Rousseff and the PT.
June 17, 2014
Opinion: The Curmudgeon on Direct Democracy
This year has seen a sea change in the focus of the protesters, with many not feeling represented by any...
June 10, 2014
New Governor Focuses on UPPs and Metro
In his first month as Rio governor, Luiz Fernando de Souza ("Pezão") outlines importance of UPPs and extension of metro,...
April 22, 2014Opinion: The Curmudgeon on GIGO
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The title acronym, short for “Garbage In, Garbage Out”, was once...
March 11, 2014
Fire Code Enforcement Still a Challenge in Brazil
According to a study, only slightly above one percent of Rio de Janeiro state's high-density residential and commercial buildings were...
February 4, 2014