Showing posts with label Brazil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brazil. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Rio gets huge Brazil bailout weeks before Olympics

Rio gets huge Brazil bailout weeks before Olympics


The state of Rio de Janeiro is set to receive an $ 850 million federal bailout just six weeks before the Olympic Games begin.


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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Troubles in Rio for a Party Promising Brazil Salvation

Troubles in Rio for a Party Promising Brazil Salvation


The country’s new governing party has long wielded great power in this oil-rich state — a place afflicted by crime, graft, pollution and economic woes.


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

In Brazil, a New Nostalgia for Military Dictatorship

In Brazil, a New Nostalgia for Military Dictatorship


Why are some Brazilians pining for the days when a repressive junta ruled the country?


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Brazil: Supreme Court to rule on "Lula" as President"s impeachment risk grows

Brazil: Supreme Court to rule on ‘Lula’ as President’s impeachment risk grows













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Friday, March 25, 2016

Banging Pots and Beating Dogs in a Polarized Brazil

Banging Pots and Beating Dogs in a Polarized Brazil


Politics have gotten so bad in my country that you can’t take your dog for a walk safely.


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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Protests Continue in Brazil Against Dilma Rousseff

Protests Continue in Brazil Against Dilma Rousseff


Anger over the stuttering economy and political scandals is fueling calls for the ouster of Ms. Rousseff, who has three years to go in her presidential term.










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