Tag: PMDB

The Meaning of Brazil’s Protests and a Who Is Who of the Main Villains

A wave of pro-impeachment protesters against Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, representing the largest political ...

Brazilian President’s Harsh Demeanor Draws Public Criticism from a Minister

Once again the administration of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s, only six-month old, is under ...

Brazil: Threats and Altercation Inside Rousseff Administration’s Coalition

The vice president of Brazil, Michel Temer, admitted publicly “differences” inside the administration of ...

New Brazilian President Offers Allied Party Five Posts in Her Cabinet

Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s president-elect, has nominated five cabinet members from the Party of Brazilian ...

For Brazilian President-Elect’s Main Ally Party It’s Payback Time

The PMDB (Party of the Brazilian Democratic Movement), Brazil’s ruling Workers Party main ally ...

The PMDB Is Already Campaigning for National Elections in Brazil Despite the Law

The Party of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (PMDB), Brazil’s biggest political party, and part ...

Brazil’s Lula Meets Obama with an Eye on His Own Legacy

The visit of Brazil’s president to the White House on March 14, 2009, is ...

Walfrido dos Mares Guia, Brazil's Minister for Institutional Relations

Brazil’s Lula Joins Former Conservative Foes to Rule and Remain in Power

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, would like to see his ruling ...

Dirt Flies as Brazilian Parties Aim for Presidency

In early October I was talking to someone closely involved with the São Paulo ...

Brazil Would Be Better With Just a Couple of Clear-Cut Parties

The ongoing scandal involving the Workers Party (PT), which looks like overshadowing President Luiz ...