Cedê Silva

Lula’s proposal to give the tax reform some teeth

The main challenge to keep the future VAT rate from blowing up will be to tame corporate lobbies that seek…

2 days ago

Petrobras shareholders vote to pay extraordinary dividends

Shareholders of Brazil’s oil giant Petrobras approved in a Thursday general meeting the payment of around BRL 22 billion (USD…

3 days ago

Brazil House passes “Taylor Swift act” against ticket scalping

Brazil’s House on Wednesday approved a bill that criminalizes ticket scalping for concerts, plays, and other events. Nicknamed the "Taylor…

3 days ago

State autonomy on gun rights advance in Brazil’s House

The House Constitution and Justice Committee on Wednesday approved by a 34-30 majority a bill allowing states to enact legislation…

4 days ago

2024 primary target a tall order, Brazilian government admits

Dario Durigan, Brazil's deputy finance minister, admitted that the government will face challenges that can hinder its effort to meet…

4 days ago

Details on the hacking charges against Congresswoman Carla Zambelli

Far-right Congresswoman Carla Zambelli quarterbacked the hacking of the Judicial branch’s computer systems conducted by notorious hacker Walter Delgatti, according…

5 days ago

Hacking charges filed against far-right lawmaker

Brazil's prosecutor general, Paulo Gonet, filed charges against far-right Congresswoman Carla Zambelli and notorious hacker Walter Delgatti for breaking into…

5 days ago

Criminals break into Brazil’s government systems

The Brazilian Federal Police are investigating an intrusion on the government’s payment system Siafi, newspaper Folha de S.Paulo revealed on…

6 days ago