Guilherme Mendes

Government in race against time to privatize Latin America’s biggest port

In a mad dash before the end of President Bolsonaro's term, the government is hoping to push through a number…

2 years ago

Bolsonaro rushes to scrap vestiges of Bolsa Família

One of Jair Bolsonaro’s main strategies to claw his way back into contention in the presidential race was the move…

2 years ago

Former Health Minister off the hook for Covid oxygen crisis

Eduardo Pazuello, who served as Brazil's Health Minister between May 2020 and March 2022 — overseeing one of the world's biggest Covid-19…

2 years ago

Military linked to the government sought anti-voting data

Sealed police reports leaked to newspaper Folha de S.Paulo show that government agencies were used in President Jair Bolsonaro's push…

2 years ago

Bolsonaro son captured BRL 10 million in pork-barreling scheme

Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro of São Paulo state, the third-eldest son of President Jair Bolsonaro, was allocated BRL 9.5 million (USD…

2 years ago

Senate expected to unclog diplomatic logjam

The Brazilian Senate will hold some 30 confirmation hearings this week for nominations to embassies, international organizations, government agencies, and…

2 years ago

Supreme Court to rule on deadline for impeachment requests

Starting on Friday, Brazil's Supreme Court will begin a remote trial to decide whether the House Speaker must adhere to…

2 years ago

Brazil’s Infrastructure Minister seeks to attract investment at New York roadshow

Marcelo Sampaio, who took office as Brazil’s Infrastructure Minister last month, will spend the week in New York to present…

2 years ago