Lula submits another request for freedom after Bolsonaro’s appointment of Justice Minister Sérgio Moro Ex-President Lula da Silva has decided to try his luck with Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court again after... November 5, 2018
Marielle Franco’s sister speaks out against Bolsonaro’s stance on minorities Anielle Franco, the sister of late Rio city councillor Marielle Franco - who was murdered in March of this... November 5, 2018
Judge Sergio Moro to become Bolsonaro’s minister of justice This morning it was announced that judge Sergio Moro, the man who has been in charge of the Operation Car... November 1, 2018
Brazilian financial market strengthens after Bolsonaro victory In the face of far-right PSL candidate Jair Bolsonaro’s victory this Sunday, October 28, the Brazilian real... October 31, 2018
Bolsonaro speaks about potential cabinet members in first interview as president-elect Following his Sunday evening victory, president-elect Jair Bolsonaro used a Facebook live broadcast to thank... October 30, 2018
Jair Bolsonaro elected 38th president of Brazil Brazil has chosen its new president. 63-year old São Paulo-born Jair Messias Bolsonaro was elected... October 29, 2018
Brazil steals the show at Latin America’s Google Research Awards In a ceremony that took place this week in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, over 300 academics competed for Google... October 26, 2018
Elections: is a Haddad comeback possible with 3 days to go? With virtually no time remaining until the final electoral vote, surveys predict that ideologically... October 26, 2018
The power of Whatsapp and fake news in this year’s general election The messaging platform Whatsapp has acted as a vehicle for distributing fake news throughout this year’s... October 25, 2018
Media partisanship: a look at press editorial lines ahead of Sunday’s vote This Sunday, Brazilians will exercise their right to vote once more in the second and final round of this... October 24, 2018
Bolsonaro’s son temporarily banned from Whatsapp after anti-PT scandal Flávio Bolsonaro, son of front-running presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, was temporarily banned from... October 22, 2018
“Digitally native” fashion startup Amaro combines e-commerce with high street shopping in Brazil We’ve all experienced the downfalls of shopping for clothes online, the disappointment of trying on a new... October 22, 2018
“Democracy is at risk:” Haddad files for Bolsonaro’s candidacy to be withdrawn over alleged electoral fraud Fernando Haddad and fellow left-wing former candidate Ciro Gomes have filed for their opponent Jair... October 19, 2018
Pro-Bolsonaro bankers finance anti-Haddad electoral propaganda distributed via Whatsapp In 10 days, Brazil’s second electoral vote will decide who is to become the country’s next president.... October 18, 2018
Reshaping leadership by developing the changemakers of tomorrow: applications now open for Latin American Leadership Academy bootcamps Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) is an educational NGO on a mission to develop the a new generation... October 18, 2018