Tag: <span>Petrobras</span>
June 22, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian Construction Titans Arrested in Corruption Probe
Top Story — The heads of Brazil’s two largest construction firms were arrested on Friday in connection with a massive corruption investigation which continues to expand and may soon reach […] Read More >
March 16, 2015 > Staff
Hundreds of Thousands in Brazil Protest President Dilma Rousseff
Top Story — Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday to protest the ruling Workers’ Party and demand President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment. The protests were largely […] Read More >
March 4, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian Judge Calls for Investigation of 54 Politicians in Corruption Case
Top Story — Brazilian Attorney General Rodrigo Janot has asked the country’s Supreme Court to launch an investigation into 54 politicians implicated in the multibillion-dollar corruption case involving the ruling […] Read More >
February 6, 2015 > Staff
High-Ranking Workers’ Party Official Testifies on Petrobras Scandal
Top Story — João Vaccari Neto, the treasurer of Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party, testified on Thursday about his alleged involvement in the massive kickback scheme involving billions of dollars at […] Read More >
December 9, 2014 > Staff
Brazil’s Anti-Corruption Chief Resigns Amid Unfolding Corruption Scandal
Top Story — The head of Brazil’s anti-corruption department announced his resignation on Monday, less than one month after 27 people were arrested in connection to a multibillion-dollar corruption scheme […] Read More >