John Lyons
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:10
Brazil has ordered its Army to keep order in a town on the nation’s western soy-growing frontier after a land dispute turned deadly, the latest clash between farmers and indigenous people in the South American nation.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's Supreme Court began handing out tough jail sentences in a landmark corruption trial that has tainted the legacy of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 00:00
The head of the opposition in the Bolivian congress has taken refuge in the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz, alleging he has faced credible death threats and political persecution since denouncing what he says is evidence of corruption and links to drug traff
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 00:00
In Cuba, for example, Brazil may provide a more moderate alternative to the impoverished island's main economic benefactor, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Monday, July 11, 2011 - 00:00
Coalition parties upset about being excluded from big government jobs are undermining Ms. Rousseff's legislative agenda by siding with the opposition on some votes, and delaying others.
Friday, May 27, 2011 - 00:00
By reducing set-asides, the new rules would immediately allow ranchers to cut down some 10% of existing trees.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
As the first reports of airstrikes over Libya came in this weekend, President Barack Obama was in Brazil, talking to his counterpart about trade policy and biofuels.
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 00:00
Argentina, once a leader among emerging nations, turned inward as its ruling couple were consumed by political battles.
Monday, October 26, 2009 - 00:00
Mexican President Felipe Calderon tapped the 41-year-old to rebuild Mexico's police from scratch
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 00:00
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promised to deploy federal police and allocate $60 million in aid to Rio de Janeiro after a weekend shootout downed a police helicopter and raised questions about the city's ability to host safe Olympic Games