Europe Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for September 29: nine dead in Monday's strikes on Ukraine, gas above eighty euros, France strikes over...
September 29, 2026Topic
Strikes
Brazil Divided as Lula Ordered to Start 12 Years in Prison
The former president was given until 5PM on Friday to turn himself in voluntarily and begin serving his twelve year...
April 6, 2018
Threats of Strikes Loom over World Cup in Brazil
The São Paulo metro workers' strike is suspended after five days, but may resume on Thursday as strikes and protests...
June 10, 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
Brazil’s World Cup Host Cites Feeling the Strain: Daily
Strikes, protests and public unrest continue to blight Brazil’s host cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and...
June 6, 2014
Brazil Delays Review of Anti-Vandalism Law
Discussion of a Senate bill that would change Brazil's penal code to include harsher sentences against those who engage in...
May 20, 2014
Olympic Park Worker Strike Continues in Rio: Daily
Construction workers at the Olympic park in Rio de Janeiro have voted in favor of continuing their strike despite opposition...
April 15, 2014
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
Strikes End Except for Federal Police
Following months of strikes by broad swathes of public sector workers, Federal Police unions rejected the government’s offer of a...
August 28, 2012