Opinion: Brazil’s Political BBB
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Today, August 3rd, Brazil’s Legislative Branch is scheduled to vote on...
August 2, 2017Topic
Temer
Popularity of Brazil’s President Temer Plummets to Five Percent
The latest survey shows the lowest positive rate for a Brazilian President since the country’s return to democracy in the...
July 28, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Ministerial Madness: Panem et Circenses
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Recently, President Temer has been spending 95 percent of this time...
July 26, 2017
Brazil and Mercosur Partners Discuss Venezuela Crisis at Summit
Leaders of member countries called on President Maduro to restore institutional order and restart dialogue with Venezuela's opposition.
July 24, 2017 Opinion: Why is There No “Fora Temer” in Brazil? Part 2
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Chamber of Deputies will take a...
July 18, 2017
Uproar Over Disbursement of R$15 Billion by Brazil’s President Temer
Temer's Administration is said to have authorized R$15.3 billion worth of funds for amendments by lawmakers who voted to dismiss...
July 17, 2017 Opinion: Why is There No “Fora Temer” in Brazil?
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As the Curmudgeon explained last year, the phrase “Fora Temer!” is...
July 13, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Rumor Mill
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There have always been lots of rumors circulating about the Lava...
July 7, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Other “Criminal Masterminds”
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last September, a federal prosecutor accused former President Lula of being...
June 30, 2017