Brazil's new government buffeted by pension fund scandal
The new corruption case could hamper the conservative Temer's efforts to restore credibility and turn the page on the leftist government of impeached President Dilma Rousseff.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff appeals against losing presidency
Impeached Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff filed a Supreme Court challenge Thursday to her removal from office.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Dilma Rousseff defense begins in impeachment trial
Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff is to begin her defense case Friday in the Senate impeachment trial that could see the one-time leftist guerrilla ejected from office within days.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Dilma Rousseff makes last-ditch Supreme Court appeal to stop impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made a last-ditch appeal Tuesday to the Supreme Court to halt a vote in the Senate on opening an impeachment trial and suspending her from office.
Wed May 11 2016
Rousseff impeachment vote to go ahead: Senate leader
A Senate impeachment vote on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will go ahead this week as planned, the upper house leader said.
Tue May 10 2016
Brazil's impeachment battle isn't over, but it's looking grim for President Dilma Rousseff
With a lopsided vote, president Dilma Rousseff's foes gain momentum in their push to unseat her.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Brazil lawmakers give green light to Rousseff impeachment trial
Brazilian lawmakers on Sunday reached the two thirds majority necessary to authorize impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Police fire tear gas at protests against Brazil's president
Brazilian police fired tear gas and stun grenades to keep at bay angry protesters rallying late Thursday against President Dilma Rousseff who faces calls to quit in a political crisis.
Fri Mar 18 2016
"Dilma, Out"
Demonstrators march along Paulista Avenue to demand the impeachment of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, March
Mon Mar 16 2015
Brazil re-elects President Rousseff for second term
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff was reelected to a second term Sunday, official results showed.
Mon Oct 27 2014
Brazil, Germany, Russia leaders lunch before Cup final
President Dilma Rousseff hosted a luncheon Sunday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Vladimir Putin and other leaders before attending the World Cup final.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Brazil leader hails World Cup as a success
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said the World Cup has been a success but acknowledged the host country's football team needs reform after its humiliating elimination
Sat Jul 12 2014
Brazilian lawmakers seek Russia visit to meet with Snowden
Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo has reported the NSA eavesdropped on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, some of her aides and the state oil giant Petrobras.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Fresh protests erupt in Brazil despite Rousseff speech
Fresh protests erupted across Brazil Saturday despite conciliatory remarks by President Dilma Rousseff, who pledged to improve public services and fight harder against corruption.
Sun Jun 23 2013
Rousseff calls for expanded business
President Dilma Rousseff urged businesses Sunday to expand their investments as Brazil cuts energy costs in a bid to curb poverty and improve flagging industrial competitiveness.
Mon Dec 24 2012