Brazil’s Lula Ruling Shows Politics Decided by Judicial System, Not People

The weekend decision by a Brazilian appeals court to overrule an order allowing the release of former Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva from prison proves that the judicial system is pulling the strings on Brazil's politics, Aline Piva, journalist and member of Brazilians for Democracy and Social Justice, told Sputnik.

Three dead and one child injured during gunfight with police in Rio

Three alleged criminals were killed on Saturday and a 13-year-old boy was injured by a bullet fired during a gunfight between police officers and suspected drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro, a city immersed in a serious wave of violence.

Brésil : des milliers de soldats mobilisés à Rio pour rétablir la sécurité

Une force de 10 000 hommes, dont 8 500 militaires, a commencé à se déployer le 28 juillet dans Rio de Janeiro pour rétablir la sécurité dans la ville en proie à une flambée de violence liée au trafic de drogue et au marasme économique.

Brazil's Impeached President Rousseff Says Ex-President Lula da Silva Innocent

Lula da Silva, who was in office between 2003 and 2010, was found guilty of receiving about $1.2 million worth of bribes from Brazilian OAS construction company, with the money spent on refurbishing a luxury three-story beach apartment in the seaside town of Guaruja. In exchange for bribes the OAS reportedly was able to get beneficial contracts from Petrobras state-controlled oil company.

Brasiliens Präsident wegen Korruption angeklagt

Der brasilianische Generalstaatsanwalt Rodrigo Janot hat gegen Präsident Michel Temer wegen Korruption eine Klage eingereicht. Dies berichtet die brasilianische Tageszeitung „O Globo“.

Brazilian president denies endorsing corruption hush money

Brazilian President Michel Temer denied a report alleging he endorsed payments to silence jailed politician Eduardo Cuhna as a potential witness in a corruption investigation.

Brazilian anti-austerity protests end in violence

Anti-austerity protests in several large Brazilian cities ended in violence early Saturday as protesters clashed with police and setting buses ablaze over proposed measures that would change labor laws.

Venezuela desmiente la supuesta suspensión de su membresía en Mercosur

La canciller Delcy Rodríguez denunció que la supuesta suspensión, que no ha sido notificada de manera oficial, se trata de "un acto írrito" que busca desmembrar los mecanismos de integración en la región.

Bolivian gov't suspends Lamia airlines' license after deadly Colombia crash

The Bolivian government said Thursday it was suspending Lamia's operating license.

Colombia plane 'skipped refuel stop' before crash: The pilot was the one who took the decision

The plane that crashed in Colombia killing 71 people including Brazilian footballers had skipped a scheduled refuelling stop, media has quoted a representative of the Bolivian airline as saying.

76 killed when plane carrying soccer players from Brazil crashes in Colombia

Seventy-six people were killed on Tuesday when a charter plane crashed in Colombia on its way to the international airport in Medellin.

La Fiscalía de Brasil presenta cargos contra Lula da Silva por corrupción

Este miércoles, la Fiscalía de Brasil ha presentado cargos por corrupción contra el expresidente del país, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, en el marco de la investigación contra la petrolera estatal Petrobras.

Brazil: Michel Temer sworn in as new president

Michel Temer, Brazil's former vice president, has been sworn in as the country's new president,a few hours after the country's Senate voted to remove Dilma Rousseff from office.

Brazil Senate Votes in Favor of Impeachment Trial for Rousseff

The Brazilian Senate has voted to begin the impeachment trial of embattled President Dilma Rousseff, a move that could officially hand over power to her former vice president – current interim president – Michel Temer.

Brazilian government happy that Rio Olympics "have begun very well"

In the first ministerial meeting since the Opening Ceremony, the Brazilian government stated on Saturday that it was happy the Rio 2016 Olympic Games "had begun very well", with no serious incidents recorded in the event's first hours.

Petrobras Scandal : The judge approved the indictment against the ex-President of Brazil

The Brazilian judge approved the indictment against former Brazilian President Luiz inácio Lula da Silva. He is accused of obstructing investigation of corruption in state oil company Petrobras.

Protesters rally against acting Brazilian President Temer in Sao Paulo

Several hundred Brazilians protested Thursday against Interim President Michel Temer in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city and home turf for the former vice president to Dilma Rousseff, who was suspended from office after the Senate decided to impeach her.

Brésil: la présidente Dilma Rousseff officiellement écartée du pouvoir

La présidente du Brésil Dilma Rousseff a été suspendue jeudi de ses fonctions par le Sénat, qui va la soumettre à un procès en destitution pour maquillages des comptes publics.
Un total de 55 sénateurs sur 81 ont voté la mise en accusation de l'impopulaire dirigeante de gauche, et 22 contre.

Brazil: Rousseff impeachment vote "annulled"

The impeachment process against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been thrown into doubt.

Senador brasilero recomienda abrir el juicio político contra la presidenta Dilma Rousseff

El senador brasilero Antonio Anastasia, encargado de estudiar el proceso de enjuiciamiento político, conocido como 'impeachment', contra la presidenta Dilma Rousseff, recomendó este miércoles que sea llevada a juicio por violar las leyes de presupuesto, informa Reuters.