What’s known about the murder of a social leader in northern Brazil
Brazil

What’s known about the murder of a social leader in northern Brazil

A coordinator of the Movement of People Affected by Dams, her husband, and a friend were killed last week

Brasil de Fato
March 27, 2019
Bolsonaro visits Trump, gives in to US interests, leaves “empty-handed”
Brazil

Bolsonaro visits Trump, gives in to US interests, leaves “empty-handed”

Foreign affairs expert argues that Brazil’s new policy jeopardizes the country’s role as a mediator in South America

Brasil de Fato
March 21, 2019
Brazil’s ex-president Michel Temer arrested
Brazil

Brazil’s ex-president Michel Temer arrested

Police executed warrant this morning as part of the ‘Car Wash’ task force; a former minister was also arrested

Brasil de Fato
March 21, 2019
“What do you mean they killed Marielle?”
Brazil

“What do you mean they killed Marielle?”

Female and black activists recall the day they heard the news about the murder of the councilwoman from Rio de Janeiro

Brasil de Fato
March 15, 2019
Marielle Franco’s death, one year later: Demonstrations in Brazil and the world
Brazil

Marielle Franco’s death, one year later: Demonstrations in Brazil and the world

Protesters are taking to the streets to demand justice and honor Franco and Anderson Gomes in at least 14 countries

Brasil de Fato
March 14, 2019
One year without Marielle Franco
Brazil

One year without Marielle Franco

One year after the brutal murders of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, the question of who ordered the assassination still remains

Brasil de Fato
March 14, 2019
Two former police officers arrested over murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes
Brazil

Two former police officers arrested over murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes

Men were arrested this morning in Rio, but it is still unclear who ordered the execution

Brasil de Fato
March 12, 2019
Chavistas Celebrate the People’s Victory after 15 hours of Conflict on the Colombian Border
Venezuela

Chavistas Celebrate the People’s Victory after 15 hours of Conflict on the Colombian Border

Military and 1,500 Venezuelan civilians barred opponents who wanted to enter Colombia with alleged humanitarian aid

Brasil de Fato
February 27, 2019