The Irish Times

Brazil’s overhauled congress to be dominated by hard right

Political polarisation deepens with newcomers comprising more than half chamber

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 02:00

Bribery charge against Brazilian president reaches parliament

Vote in congress could see controversial Michel Termer removed from office

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 22:18

Pressure mounts on Brazil’s president over illicit financing claim

Political leaders across South America now being dragged into corruption inquiry net

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 19:12

Voters punish Brazil’s Workers’ Party in local elections

Support for party led by Lula collapses as it loses 60% of votes after 13 years in power

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 18:31

Ex-‘Apprentice’ host tipped to be next São Paulo mayor

Anti-Workers’ Party climate in Brazil puts João Doria in the driving seat ahead of vote

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:00

Big blow to Dilma Rousseff in Brazil as coalition ally quits

Impeachment of president more likely after move by Democratic Movement of Brazil

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 19:51

Brazil’s political crisis shifts to the streets as protests planned

Latest crux sparked by prosecutors’ call for arrest of ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 03:00

As Brazil’s voters turn on her, Rousseff loses her vice

Brazilian president is feeling the heat, not least from deputy Michel Temer

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:00

Brazil’s ex-president Lula to be questioned about Petrobras corruption

Efforts to impeach Dilma Rousseff overshadowed by supreme court decision

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 01:00

Petrobras scandal deepens political crisis in Brazil

Leader of lower house Eduardo Cunha could face trial over accusation he took $5m bribe

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 01:00

Protesters call for impeachment of Dilma Rousseff

Fresh corruption scandal as marches take place in 168 cities across Brazil

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 20:11

All the president’s friends: dodgy allies hamper progress in Brazil

Without meaningful reform, the ‘criminalisation of politics’ continues

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 20:59