Clampdown: Justice Minister orders troops to Brasilia
In move reminiscent of Brazil’s 1964-1985 military dictatorship, former Lava Jato judge/prosecutor Sergio Moro calls National Security Forces to Capital in advance of Indigenous …
Dilma Rousseff: 2016 coup opened door to disaster
Brazil’s first woman President explains the relationship between her illegal ouster and the rise of Bolsonaro by Dilma Rousseff Three years ago today, Brazil’s …
Year of Lead: Michael Brooks on New Brasil Wire Book
Brasil Wire is proud to announce the launching of its new book, Year of Lead: Washington, Wall Street and the New Imperialism in Brazil, …
Paulo Guedes Promises Fire Sale Of Brasil’s Assets To U.S. Investors
By Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee – New York The declaration of the Economy Minister, Paulo Guedes, during lunch with investors in New York, caused …
Lula’s letter to the Brazilian People 7/4/2019
By Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Dear friends, untiring comrades, brothers and sisters in the struggle. Exactly one year ago today I was arrested for …
Why is there so much fear of a free Lula?
After one year of solitary confinement, former President Lula is allowed to write his first Op Ed, for newspaper Folha de São Paulo. By …
Temer released after 4 days: why did it happen?
Former President Michel Temer’s 4-day imprisonment was the result of a spat between Congressional President Rodrigo Maia and Justice Minister Sergio Moro. by Brian …
31/3/1964: Brasil’s Zombie History
On March 31, extreme-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called for the Military to commemorate the Coup of 1964, a Coup which he insists was …
Media Censors Bolsonaro CIA Visit With Justice Minister
On March 18, on his first official visit to the United States far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visited the Headquarters of the Central Intelligence …
Rio Judge orders arrest of Michel Temer
With two former governors in jail, the Rio de Janeiro justice system continues its efforts to dismantle the PMDB party. On March 21, Rio …
