Joshua Partlow
Monday, January 26, 2009 - 00:00
About 56 percent of voters approved the new constitution, with 43 percent against, according to a partial count with about 90 percent of precincts reporting
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 00:00
Brazilian police officers are attempting counterinsurgency tactics similar to those used by U.S. soldiers in Iraq -- setting up small bases occupied around the clock inside violent neighborhoods, developing intelligence by living among their adversaries,
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 00:00
As credit dried up in early October and it became more expensive to secure car loans, Brazil's stock market plunged and its currency rapidly lost value. Automobile sales nationwide fell 11 percent from September to October
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 00:00
Dreaded Shining Path Returns as a Drug-Financed Movement Seeking Popular Support
Monday, November 10, 2008 - 00:00
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told international finance ministers Saturday that developing countries must be given a greater role in finding solutions to the world's financial crisis.
Friday, November 7, 2008 - 00:00
Environment chief Carlos Minc's dilemma: "I am an ecologist inside the government. But I am from the government."
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 00:00
The political party of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lost its bid for the mayoralty of Latin America's largest city on Sunday, a boost for the opposition two years ahead of presidential elections in the country.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 00:00
Peace Corps Exodus Leads Some Workers To Finish Job Alone
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 00:00
The Peace Corps flew all 113 of its volunteers out of Bolivia on cargo planes, and 78 of them later decided to leave the organization
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - 00:00
The U.S. financial crisis has stung emerging markets and angered leaders who have swallowed American advice about fiscal responsibility for years.