The Irish Times

Lula returns to Brazil’s political fray with Bolsonaro attack

Former president makes first appearance since annulment of corruption convictions

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 09:50

Aramco – IPO of the century or a risk too far?

Saudi royal family’s ownership of oil firm could become problematic for investors

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 05:00

First big judicial test for Brazil’s Car Wash investigation

Defence team of ex-president Lula to seek his release over claim judge was biased against him

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 20:00

Confidence in Bolsonaro tested after chaotic first 100 days

Far-right Brazilian president’s relationship with Congress suffers rapid deterioration

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 01:00

Brazil ex-president Michel Temer arrested in graft investigation

Judge describes as ‘convincing’ prosecutors’ case that Temer leads criminal organisation

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 15:38

Brazil’s Bolsonaro names judge who jailed his rival as justice minister

Sergio Moro headed anti-corruption drive that led to jailing of former president Lula

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 09:45

Credit Suisse censured over failings in tackling money laundering

Swiss financial watchdog identifies weaknesses in a number of corruption scandals

Mon Sept 17 2018 - 15:26

Fake news again sours Brazilian politics as election looms

Disinformation used to target voters on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and other networks

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 01:00

Softening of trade rhetoric boosts global stocks

Ireland underperformed European peers with Iseq overall falling 0.16 per cent

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 17:45

Investigation urged into break-up of big four accountants in UK

UK financial regulator raises case for ‘audit only’ firms

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 11:09

Brazil’s former president Lula loses graft conviction appeal

Court decision a major blow to Lula’s efforts to contest presidential elections in October

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 19:18

Brazil braced for Lula’s high-stakes appeal of graft conviction

Court ruling against former president may sideline candidate for October election

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 01:00

Operation Car Wash: Brazil’s endemic corruption laid bare

Presidents, politics and big business have become embroiled in a scandal that has cost the country over €33bn so far

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 02:00

Brazil’s former presidents Lula and Rousseff charged with corruption

Prosecutors claim Workers’ Party colleagues involved in €400m bribery scheme

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 19:25

Knowledge economy may be behind low inflation and low growth

More intangible assets on balance sheets can make it harder for companies to borrow and invest

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 05:54

Lula defies corruption conviction by launching 2018 presidential campaign

Brazil’s former president, facing 10 years in prison, says witnesses lied to avoid jail

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 19:08

Pressure mounts on Brazilian president as close ally arrested

Former minister Geddel Vieira Lima detained as part of ongoing corruption investigation

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 18:34

Bribery charge against Brazilian president reaches parliament

Vote in congress could see controversial Michel Termer removed from office

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 22:18

Michel Temer accused of taking millions in bribes

Brazil’s supreme court releases plea-bargain testimony that implicates president

Fri May 19 2017 - 22:05

Brazilian president Michel Temer facing bribery allegations

Leader fights for political life over link to payments bound for jailed colleague

Thu May 18 2017 - 19:13

Lula appears in court in Brazil to face graft charges

Former president accused of corruption in case he describes as a ‘political witch hunt’

Wed May 10 2017 - 19:36

Dozens of leading figures named in Brazil corruption inquiry

Leaks show that Lula, Rousseff and five cabinet ministers among those facing investigation

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 18:36

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

Brazil: Corruption investigation net closes on president

Michel Temer’s cabinet chief steps aside on ‘health grounds’ after illicit fundraising claim

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 17:11

Brazil police strike leads to mounting violence and 140 murders

Worst recession in decades means state cannot meet demands for pay increases

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 18:09

Interpol to help Brazilian police arrest fugitive ex-billionaire

Eike Batista, once world’s seventh richest person, wanted on corruption charges

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 17:33

Brazil’s newly minted president already under siege

Michel Temer sinking under weight of Petrobras graft scandal and rage over austerity

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:31

Latest Brazil resignation proves questions of ethics still unsolved

Analysis: President seems to think it normal for minister to lobby another on personal interests

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 16:11

Brazilian politicians still feel the heat from Petrobras scandal

From the president on down, Brasília’s political elite dangle as federal judges circle

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00

Former Brazil president Lula to stand trial on corruption charges

Lula denies allegations of accepting €1m in bribes from Petrobras and other companies

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 14:22

Lula’s legal woes threaten legacy of popular ex-leader

Corruption charges may jeopardise plan by former president of Brazil to seek office again

Thu Sept 15 2016 - 16:49

Brazil politician who led Dilma Rousseff impeachment sacked

Eduardo Cunha expelled from congress after being caught lying about overseas accounts

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 18:50

Brazil: A success story gone sour

President Dilma Rousseff pays the price for her party’s loss of direction and failure to respond to a severe economic downturn

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 00:00

Brazil swears in new president following Rousseff impeachment

Brazilians have already had a taste of Michel Temer’s leadership and are unimpressed

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 09:10