Simon Romero
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 00:00
Supporters of relaxing drug laws say the Uruguayan measure, along with similar legislation in parts of the United States, could embolden efforts to legalize marijuana in other countries.
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 00:00
By various measures, Francis's first international trip since he was named pope this year was a success.
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 00:00
Francis also praised the government' s antipoverty programs and did not specifically mention the anti-establishment protests in Brazil.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 00:00
Commentators have focused attention on how Francis was getting a taste for the challenges which Rio's residents face daily.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 00:00
Francis sidestepped the issue of Brazil's protests in his first public remarks here, emphasizing instead the importance of youth evangelization
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 00:00
Renting an apartment in coveted areas of Rio has become more expensive than in Oslo.
Friday, June 28, 2013 - 00:00
A special ire has been reserved for Congress and its penchant for sheltering dozens of generously paid legislators who have been charged - and sometimes even convicted - of crimes
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 00:00
Ms. Rousseff is expected to run for a second term next year, but a poll of protesters in Sao Paulo by Datafolha, a top research firm, found that only 10 percent said they would support her for re-election
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 00:00
On Wednesday, tens of thousands protested outside the newly built stadium where Brazil faced off against Mexico in the Confederations Cup.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 00:00
While Turkey's prime minister has dismissed the protesters as terrorists, vandals and "bums," Ms. Rousseff seemed acutely aware of the breadth of frustration in Brazil over the gap between the nation's global aspirations and the reality