Brazil’s Congress Gives Mixed Reaction to R$70B in Budget Cuts
Critics worry that social programs in education and health will be significantly affected by the reduction in investments in Brazil.
May 25, 2015Topic
Rousseff
Brazil’s Rousseff Discusses Budget Cuts With Economic Team
Federal budget cuts are expected to fall between R$ 60-80 billion in 2015 so that primary surplus target is met.
May 18, 2015
Brazil’s President Rousseff on Social Media For Workers’ Day
Administration says Rousseff is trying new venues from which to talk to Brazilian workers about jobs, minimum wage and outsourcing.
May 1, 2015
Rousseff to Sign Demarcation of Indigenous Lands in Brazil
More than 1,500 indigenous descended up on Brasilia last week to protest the delays in demarcation of indigenous territories.
April 20, 2015
Ruling Party Treasurer Arrested in Corruption Scandal in Brazil
Treasurer is being investigated for passive corruption and money laundering linked to the Petrobras scandal.
April 15, 2015
Rousseff Opposes Reducing Age of Criminal Responsibility in Brazil
President speaks out against a bill which would reduce the age for criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 years old.
April 14, 2015
Although Smaller, Nationwide Protests Continue in Brazil
Protests against the government, corruption on Sunday attracted at least 700,000 people in twenty two states.
April 13, 2015
First 100 Days of Brazil President Rousseff’s Second Term in Office
President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff marked her first 100 days of her second term as the country’s leader struggling to...
April 11, 2015
Brazil’s 2014 GDP Surprises Officials and Grows
Earlier this week Brazil’s Central Bank had forecast a retraction of the GDP by 0.1 percent for 2014.
March 27, 2015