World news about “Brazil politics” published by euronews.
Rio protest over re-distributing oil wealthTwo hundred thousand people turned out in Rio de Janeiro urging the president to throw out a new law they believe will cost their region dear. It is… 27/11/2012
Aide to former Brazilian president jailedAn aide to former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in jail for bribery. Jose Dirceu was found guilty of… 13/11/2012
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicts Lula aides of corruptionBrazil’s Supreme Court has found three top aides of former President Luiz Inacio da Silva guilty of corruption. The court ruled Lula’s former chief of staff… 10/10/2012
Google chief arrested under election coverage lawGoogle’s most senior executive in Brazil has been questioned by police after an alleged violation of electoral law. It’s claimed the company failed to take… 27/09/2012
Corruption trial of Lula-era officials begins in BrazilFormer Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s political reputation hangs in the balance as a landmark trial into the “mensalão” scandal begins… 03/08/2012
Brazil’s Lula returning to politics after cancer ‘remission’Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he was returning to politics after being told that his larynx cancer was in “complete… 29/03/2012
