Brazil Senate Approves Federal Control of Rio Security
Following approval in the Chamber, the decree passed with 55 votes and puts Brazil's Military in charge of Rio's security...
February 21, 2018Topic
Temer
Brazil’s President Temer Discusses Massive Venezuelan Inflow
Measures discussed include increasing Federal Police and Army troops at the border and certifying Venezuelan doctors and teachers to help...
February 13, 2018
Brazil’s Temer Hopes to Attract Foreign Investors in Davos
While attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Brazil's president will also have the opportunity to speak to investors.
January 22, 2018
Brazil’s President Temer Spends Weekend in Hospital for Heart Surgery
The President was advised to take it slow this week but social security reform and cabinet reshuffling on the agenda...
November 27, 2017
Opinion: Brazil’s “Post-modern” Politics
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Marina Silva has gotten it partially right. At a press conference...
November 10, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s “RICO Gangsters” Strike Again
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This week, Brazil’s hugely unpopular President Temer has once again capitulated...
November 9, 2017
Petrobras and Shell Lead Way in Brazil’s Pre-Salt Auction
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Representatives from the oil industry’s heavyweights were in Rio de...
October 30, 2017
Brazil Increases Punishment for Possession of High-Power Firearms
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – President of Brazil, Michel Temer, sanctioned on Thursday (October 26th)...
October 27, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Shameless Parliament, Round Three
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, as expected, the federal Chamber of Deputies voted to...
October 27, 2017