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Brazil: Former environment minister launches new political party
Marina Silva founds new party named ‘Sustainability Network’; disillusioned congressman to quit and return to being a clown; reports rank Brazil as one of the worst for protection of journalists and freedom of press. Brazil: Former environmental minister launches new [...]
Brazil: Carnival is celebrated amidst music and violence
Violence spikes during carnival celebrations throughout the country; transgenic products to occupy largest cultivated areas; Petrobrás runs deficit in January Brazilians celebrate carnival amidst music and violence In many parts of Brazil, carnival began on Thursday, 7 February, with music, [...]
Brazil: Over 1 million sign petition to impeach President of the Senate
Demonstrations held in protest of re-election of former President of the Senate; President Rousseff increases government spending to boost housing; Carnival begins with an increase in police presence. Brazil: Over 1 million sign petition to impeach President of the Senate [...]
Brazil: Recent fire brings to light hundreds of unregulated venues
Corruption allowed various unregulated establishments to open; venues found to not follow safety guidelines are forced to close; Ministry of Labour recognises new professions Corrupt practices led various unregulated venues to open their doors In light of the recent nightclub fire [...]
Brazil: At least 245 people killed in night club fire
Fire kills hundreds in club in southern state; President Rousseff lowers cost of utility bills; Brazil and US visa requirements may end soon Brazil: At least 245 people killed in night club fire At least 245 people have been killed [...]
Brazil: Dilma cancels visit to Chile due to fire tragedy that kills 245
Fire in nightclub that killed 245 is second largest in history; tribal language begins to disappear due to lack of books; prostitutes to learn English before the World Cup. 245 killed in second largest tragedy in history, Dilma cancels foreign [...]
Brazil: Majority of Brazilians in favour of Bolsa Família programme
Conditional cash transfer program remains popular; São Paulo mayor defends economy after Financial Times criticisms; Government anti-crack efforts fail to deliver. Majority of Brazilians in favour of Bolsa Familia program New research, published Monday in O Globo, reveals that nearly [...]
Indigenous issues: Indigenous squatters in Rio de Janeiro face 2014 World Cup eviction
Indigenous squatters face 2014 World Cup eviction; UNESCO recognises work of indigenous artistic centre; BBC documentaries explore pre-Incan cultures Indigenous squatters in Rio de Janeiro face 2014 World Cup eviction The abandoned building of the Museu do Índio (Indian Museum) in Rio de [...]
Brazil: Lula to be investigated for role in vote-buying scheme
Former President is accused by defendant in corruption case; Dilma Rousseff seeks to strengthen ties with the BRICS in 2013; Indigenous group resist eviction in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil: Lula to be investigated for role in vote-buying scheme Former President Lula is [...]
Brazilian Society: The Year Ahead
For decades Brazil was known as one of the most unequal countries in the world. The vast slums that shape its city landscapes have become almost emblematic of a deep poverty and ingrained inequality that contradicts Brazil’s ambitions of growth [...]
Brazil: President Rousseff visits Russia to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Brazil and Russia agree to stronger bilateral ties and cooperation; A recent poll indicates President Dilma Rousseff remains popular; Rapper accuses Governor of failing to protect youths from police brutality. Earlier this week Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff began a two-day [...]
Brazil: Dilma has highest approval rating since inauguration
Dilma scores 62% approval rating; Lula speaks for first time after new allegations of corruption; and states continue to fight for royalties on oil continue, hydroelectric and mine production is forgotten.
Brazil: Country pays tribute to visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer
Brazil’s iconic architect dies at the age of 104; President Rousseff calls for better intergrated trading bloc at Mercosur summit; Government announces R$54.2 investment drive in ports Brazil: Country pays tribute to visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer Internationally renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer died this week of [...]
Brazil: At age 104, Oscar Niemeyer, the architect who designed Brasília, dies.
Niemeyer, architect who designed Brasília dies; study shows huge salary disparities in federal and state governments; and Mexico could debunk Brazil as largest economy in Latin America. Architect who built Brasília, Niemeyer, dies – protests over new buildings take place [...]
Brazil: Rousseff’s part veto of oil royalties’ bill means victory for producer states
Rousseff seeks compromise by vetoing clauses that would slash income for Brazil’s main oil states, including Rio de Janeiro; Amnesty International report condemns São Paolo human rights record; Brazil calls on Argentina to strengthen bi-lateral relations. Rousseff’s part veto of oil [...]