Explainer: What Are Brazil's Bus Fare Protests?
While a rise in mass-transit fares sparked protests of historic proportions, Brazilians also rallied against cost-of-living increases, corruption, and the quality of public services.
Amid Nationwide Protests, Brazil's Congress Considers "Impunity Amendment"
Brazilians have taken to the streets to rally against a variety of issues, including corruption. Meanwhile, legislators will vote on a bill to take investigative powers away from public prosecutors’ offices.
As OAS Debates Drug Policy, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay Move ahead on Legislation
From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation.
Biden Says U.S. and Brazil Ready for Deeper Relationship
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Anthony Boadle
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth notes that U.S.-Brazil relations are “rapidly improving” due in part to Brazil’s “lower profile on some contentious global political issues like Iran.”
Four Takeaways from VP Biden's Trip to Latin America and the Caribbean
COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth outlines why the vice president’s tour is part of “a long-overdue strategy of hemispheric engagement in 2013.”
A força do mercado
A viagem do vice-presidente Joe Biden demonstra “o esforço para reforçar a diplomacia e o compromisso econômico” com a América Latina, escreve Christopher Sabatini para O Globo.