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Rousseff WIns Re-election in Brazil
With more than 99% of votes counted, the incumbent Rousseff had 51.59% of the vote, according to official results. Opposition candidate Aecio Neves garnered 48.41%. -
Brazil Petrobras Corruption
Federal police arrest 18 people, including former Petrobras engineering and services director Renato Duque and senior engineering executives, in the first broad raid of the investigation. -
Petrobras Scandal
Petrobras discloses it has received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission asking for documents relating to an unspecified investigation it is conducting -
Petrobras Scandal Calculated
Petrobras admits it is unable to calculate how much was stolen from it in the corruption scandal when it publishes its unaudited financial results. Some analyists estimate the amount at 20 billion dollars. -
Resignation of Executives "Operation Car Wash"
The company's CEO Maria das Gracas Foster and five other executive directors resigned amid what the Brazilian media call the biggest corporate scandal in the country's history. The Company's downward journey started in September when reports of alleged wrongdoing first surfaced in the media. Dozens of senior managers of Petrobras and other companies have been arrested during the months long criminal investigation dubbed "Operation Car Wash." -
Supreme Court Investigation into Houses of Congress
Brazil's Supreme Court says it will investigate the speakers of both houses of Congress and 32 other sitting politicians in connection with the Petrobras scheme. Twelve senators and 22 congressmen from five parties are under investigation, all but one from President Rousseff's governing coalition. -
Protests about Corruption
Petrobras state oil company implicated in massive corruption scandal that brings hundreds of thousands onto the streets in protest at President Rousseff, who was company chairperson during the period in question. -
Demand fo Rousseff's Resignation
Hundreds of thousands of protesters march to demand President Rousseff's resignation, blaming her and the leftist Workers' Party over alleged large-scale corruption and looming recession. -
Charges of Corruption
Brazil’s attorney general filed corruption charges against Eduardo Cunha, speaker of the lower house of Congress. He was accused of accepting $5 million in bribes in connection with the construction of two Petrobras drilling ships. -
Rousseff Protects Presidential Position
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced a major government reshuffle, axing eight ministries in a cost-cutting measure that analysts say also aims to protect the embattled leader from impeachment threats. -
Investigation into Rousseff
Top finance court says government borrowed billions illegally to offset 2014 budget shortfall, opposition seeks impeachment of President Rousseff. Election commission reopens probe into allegations that she misused funds during 2014 presidential election campaign. -
"Nemesis: One Man and the Battle or Rio."
Misha Glenny authored “Nemesis: One Man and the Battle for Rio.” The book serves to explore the dark side of Brazil through the perspective of a gang lord. When published this book helped enlighten the citizens of Brazil and uncover the endless corruption within the government. Also addresses the extreme poverty conditions within Brazil.
