Vincent Bevins
Monday, January 2, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's plan to become a top petroleum producer is grounded in the state-run oil company's difficult deep-water extraction project. So a relatively small offshore spill has stirred big concern.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 00:00
Despite enormous potential, South American countries still account for a relatively small proportion of the world’s output of renewable energy
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 00:00
As politician after politician got the ax at her hands this year, the local news media came to the conclusion that she was committed to "cleaning house" in the capital
Friday, September 2, 2011 - 00:00
Unemployment is at a historic low, and incomes are rising rapidly. In many sectors, Brazilians earn more than their U.S. counterparts.
Friday, July 8, 2011 - 00:00
Two of President Dilma Rousseff's ministers have resigned recently amid accusations of corruption, complicating her efforts to run Latin America's largest country.
Monday, October 4, 2010 - 00:00
There was no first-round win for Dilma - but the symbolism of voting for Lula's protegee remains strong.
Monday, March 16, 2009 - 00:00
The victory of the party that fought a guerrilla war against Reagan-backed rightists in El Salvador is another step in Latin America's march leftwards