Politics
For a Time, Brazil’s Samba Was a Weapon Against the Dictatorship
As the world gets into the Carnaval spirit, we look at how Brazilian music ...
Trump’s Wall Brings Brazil and Argentina Closer to Mexico and Latin America
Brazil and Argentina say they are going to pursue closer ties with Mexico and ...
Lula Tells His Wife in the Coffin: “They Have to Prove the Lies They Told”
Brazil’s former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Saturday that his wife, Marisa ...
Justice, Press and People Deserve Credit for Brazil’s Waning Corruption
Last month, the respected Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki died in a plane ...
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 ...
