Brazil's Temer wins Congressional votes to block graft charge
Brazil's lower house of Congress voted on Wednesday to reject a corruption charge against President Michel Temer for allegedly taking bribes.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Brazil's President Michel Temer charged with taking bribes
Temer has repeatedly said he is innocent of any wrongdoing.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Brazil's graft scandal heats up with 83 new probes sought
Brazil's prosecutor general sought Tuesday to open probes against scores of politicians in a dramatic widening of an already vast graft scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Brazil judge suspends Senate leader Calheiros in blow to Temer
A supreme court judge in Brazil on Monday suspended the Senate's powerful speaker, a key ally to President Michel Temer.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Brazilian police break up anti-Temer rally in Sao Paulo
It was the largest of a wave of demonstrations against new President Michel Temer since the conservative lawyer was sworn in on Wednesday to replace Rousseff for the rest of her term through 2018.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Brazilian leader names new CEO of scandal-tainted Petrobras
Brazil's acting president Michel Temer named Pedro Parente as the new chairman for the scandal-tainted state oil company Petrobras.
Fri May 20 2016