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Body Parts Wash Up on Shore of Rio Olympics Beach Volleyball Venue
There has been a sharp rise in crime in Rio ahead of the Olympics, while police forces are currently struggling with internal strikes and crippling financial problems.
Brazil's Chief Prosecutor Is Going After Top Politicians for Trying to Block Corruption Probe
The prosecutor has asked the supreme court to greenlight the arrest of four politicians tied to interim president Michel Temer who he alleges sought to halt the advance of the massive Lava Jato, or Car Wash, graft investigation.
Brazilian Watchdogs Say New Bill to Pursue Cyberbullies Is Really a Way to Silence Critics
Concern over abuse of power has been heightened by Brazil's current political chaos, which has exposed a cornucopia of unethical, and often allegedly criminal, conduct by political leaders across the spectrum.
Why Brazil's New President Has Scientists Really Worried
Michel Temer is not giving scientists the support they’ve been waiting for.
The Effort to Impeach Rousseff Is Meant to Stop a Massive Corruption Probe, Tapes Suggest
The bombshell recordings feature Brazil’s newly appointed planning minister appearing to say impeachment would “stop the bloodletting” from the massive Car Wash judicial inquiry into kickbacks from the state-run oil company.
Brazil's New President Loves Appointing White Men Accused of Corruption and Attempted Murder
Interim President Temer has caused controversy in Brazil with his appointments, especially that of lower chamber leader André Moura who faces an accusation of attempted murder in his home state.
Venezuela's President Declared a State of Emergency Because He Fears a US Coup Attempt
With Venezuela trapped in a worsening economic and energy crisis, Maduro is facing a push from the opposition bloc to oust him this year via recall referendum.
Savior or Villain? A New Leader Steps Into the Scandal-Plagued Brazilian Presidency
After ousting a female president, Michel Temer immediately named a cabinet without a single non-white male, a first in 37 years and a move that has riled many Brazilians.
A Bunch of Men Will Likely Take Over After Brazil's First Female President Is Ousted
Michel Temer, Brazil’s interim president after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, took office Thursday, and announced a new cabinet — without one single woman in it.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff to Face Trial After Senate Votes to Impeach Her
In an expected but historic moment for Latin America, Brazil's president has been removed from office and will face an impeachment trial, in what her supporters describe as a coup.
This Could Be Dilma Rousseff's Final Day In Office as Brazil's President
Brazil's senate has opened the session in which senators are expected to vote to impeach Rousseff, the country’s first female president, for allegedly manipulating the national accounts.
Brazil Icon Rivaldo Tells Tourists To Stay Away From Rio Olympics
The World Cup winner has warned people off attending Rio 2016, citing crime, a struggling health service and political turmoil as reasons to avoid the event.