September - 2016

Brazil Ex-President Lula To Be Tried For Corruption As Country's Politics Come Full Circle

This is 2016 Brazil, and these days the tables of power can turn quickly.

Lawyer's Powerpoint Slide Accidentally Creates A Classic Brazilian Meme

He announced that as a result, Lula would be charged with corruption and money laundering. That should have been the topic of discussion across the Brazilian internet. But then Dallagnol fired up a Powerpoint

Beloved Brazil Actor, Whose Character Recently Survived Drowning, Drowns In Same River

One episode ended with a cliffhanger showing the actor’s body floating in the sparkling river waters

The Most Powerful -- And Corrupt -- Politician in Brazil Finally Has Mandate Ended

Brazilians concerned with rampant corruption in their political system have reason to rejoice today: the man who many consider the most corrupt politician in Brazil – a title for which there is much competition, and who had been removed from office in May – finally had his mandate ended.

25 American Athletes To Watch At The Paralympics

From adopted sisters to war vets, these are some of the Team USA athletes to watch.

Al Jazeera English: The Stream

The Fall of Brazil's Dilma Rousseff. Guest Shannon Sims.

Why The Paralympic Opening Ceremony Says So Much About Brazil Right Now

Millions of Brazilians are tuning in to watch the show — no, sorry. Correction: millions of Brazilians cannot watch the show because it is not being broadcast on the basic cable channels most Brazilians watch.

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