Anti-Crack Campaign Launched: Daily
Brazil launched a R$4 billion initiative to combat Brazil’s ongoing problem with crack cocaine, focusing on key areas of care,...
December 8, 2011Topic
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Brazil Labor Minister Carlos Lupi Resigns
On Sunday, Brazil’s Labor Minister, Carlos Lupi, became the seventh minister to resign since President Rousseff took office in January.
December 6, 2011
IMF Praises Brazilian Economy on Visit
During her first official visit to Brazil, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), praised Brazil’s economic...
December 6, 2011
Brazil Ranks 73rd in Corruption: Daily
Transparency International released their annual global Corruption Perceptions Index for 2011, ranking Brazil 73rd out of the 183 countries they...
December 6, 2011
American Airlines Files Bankruptcy: Daily
American Airlines filed fo Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, while reassuring customers that business was expected to continue...
December 1, 2011
Study in Brazil Accredits BridgeBrazil
BridgeBrazil, a leading school teaching Portuguese language to foreigners, has been awarded government accreditation under the Study in Brazil program.
November 29, 2011
Brazilian Economy Going into Decline
By Sarah de Sainte Croix, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to Central Bank statistics, the Brazilian...
November 22, 2011
Rousseff Passes Truth Commission: Daily
President Dilma Rousseff approved a law establishing a Truth Commission to investigate suspected human rights abuses that occurred between 1946...
November 19, 2011
More Scandal for Ministry of Labor: Daily
President Rousseff met with with the Labor Minister, Carlos Lupi, for explanation of why he apparently lied about details of...
November 17, 2011