Politics

Brazil Left Blames Overzealous Prosecution for Former First Lady’s Death

As former Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a vigil for his ...

Brazil Gets New Leaders in the House and the Senate and Puts Lula’s Adman in Jail

Deputy Rodrigo Maia, of the Democrats (DEM), was elected speaker of the Brazil’s House ...

Marisa Letícia, Wife of Former Brazilian President Lula, Dies

Marisa Letícia Rocco, wife of former Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, died ...

A Few Examples of How Societal Fascism Is Alive and Well in Brazil

In 1940 Walter Benjamin wrote his Theses on the Concept of History prompted by ...

Leaked Court Papers Show 52 Politics Linked to Corruption in Brazil: It Starts with the President

Leading the list are Brazilian President Michel Temer, former soccer star Romário, former candidate ...

President Wants to Welcome Again Foreigners to Own Land and Airlines in Brazil

Brazilian President Michel Temer will propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of ...

Accident or Not, the Death of a Justice Helps the New Brazilian President

The tragic death of Teori Zavascki, the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice who died in ...

The End of Brazil’s Richest Man: Bald and in Jail

Former Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista was arrested upon arrival at the Tom Jobim/Galeão International ...

Brazil Sends a Message to Trump: Friends Don’t Build Walls

The Brazilian government said it is concerned about US President Donald Trump’s order to ...

Eike Batista, Once Brazil’s Wealthiest Man, Is Now an International Fugitive

Brazilian businessman Eike Batista was put on Interpol’s list of wanted people. After the ...