Raymond Colitt
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's Supreme Court today begins hearing final arguments in a corruption case that threatens to tarnish the country's most popular president.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 00:00
Rousseff has been under pressure to meet with Sanchez and other activists during her Jan. 31-Feb. 1 visit after a jailed dissident, Wilman Villar, died last week during a 50-day hunger strike.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 00:00
Rousseff intends to replace a handful of ministers when she completes a year in office in January in a bid to improve government efficiency and crack down on corruption
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 00:00
The resignation of Pedro Novais -- the fifth cabinet member to resign in just over three months -- is a reminder of the political volatility that has undermined Rousseff's administration
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 00:00
Rousseff's approval rating dropped 6 percentage points to 67 percent, while the number of those who disapproved more than doubled to 25 percent.
Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 00:00
In a defiant and emotional speech before top ministers and aides, Rousseff said she regretted the departure of Chief of Staff Antonio Palocci.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 00:00
Antonio Palocci, considered an anchor of fiscal discipline and rigorous inflation control, quit as chief of staff late on Tuesday after a drawn-out scandal.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 00:00
The decision was a boost to Antonio Palocci, one of Rousseff's main advisors, whose job had appeared at risk in recent days.
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 00:00
At the heart of the crisis are doubts over the leadership style of Rousseff, a former leftist militant who lacks the easy charm of her popular predecessor.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 00:00
China has put its relations with Latin America's largest economy back on track by sending Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff home with billions of dollars in pledged investments.