President Bolsonaro issues an executive order making the Agriculture Ministry responsible for decisions concerning lands claimed by indigenous peoples.
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Bolsonaro Decree Grants Sweeping Powers over Brazilian NGOs
Brazil’s new President has used an executive order to give government secretary potentially far-reaching and restrictive powers over NGO’s in Brazil.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Assumes Office, Promises Big Changes
Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s president Tuesday, taking the reins of Latin America’s most populous nation promising to overhaul myriad aspects of life.
Scandal Involving Brazil President-Elect’s Son Clouds Inauguration
Scandal involving Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s son has soured his inauguration next week and tarnished the reputation of a far-right maverick.
Brazil AG Seeks Corruption Charges Against President Temer
Brazil’s attorney general has accused President Michele Temer of sitting at the center of “an institutionalized system of corruption”.
Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists
Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.
Top Court Approves Major New Brazil Corruption Investigation
Brazil’s Supreme Court approves federal investigation to allegations that incoming chief of staff for President-elect had taken illegal campaign donations.
Brazil Police Issue 22 Arrest Warrants In Corruption Probe
Brazil’s federal police issued 22 arrest warrants due to money laundering scheme involving construction of the new headquarters of the state oil company .
Recording Hints Colombia Prosecutor Covered Up Odebrecht Bribes
According to record, Colombia’s chief prosecutor tried to cover up bribery payments that were part of Latin America’s biggest corruption scandal.
Commission Expresses Concern Over Brazilian Human Rights
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has expressed “deep concern” over human rights in Brazil and waiting for Bolsonaro assuming office on Jan. 1.