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• Saturday, April 25th 2020 - 08:57 UTC

  Brazil in turmoil following the resignation of Moro complaining of “political interference” from Bolsonaro

  

  Sergio Moro, Brazil's justice and security minister resigned on Friday after clashing with President Jair Bolsonaro over the sacking of the federal police chief. Moro, a former anti-corruption judge, hit out at “political interference” in the federal police, saying he could not do his job without “autonomy” for the force.

• Tuesday, January 28th 2020 - 08:15 UTC

  Reformist Brazil: government procurement contracts will be open to foreign companies

  

  Brazil’s government is changing the rules to give foreign companies an equal shot at winning government contracts, the Economy Ministry said on Monday. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has pledged to fight corruption and open up one of the world’s most protected countries to foreign business and the overseas investment necessary to modernize Brazil’s crumbling infrastructure.

• Friday, August 9th 2019 - 10:43 UTC

  Lula da Silva will remain in Curitiba until pending appeals are filed and judged

  

  Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended a lower court decision to transfer imprisoned former President Lula da Silva from the southern city of Curitiba to a penitentiary in the state of Sao Paulo.

• Monday, July 1st 2019 - 09:54 UTC

  Massive rallies on Sunday in support of Brazilian Minister of Justice

  

  Thousands protested in Brazil on Sunday in support of Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who is battling claims he conspired with prosecutors on his anti-corruption drive to keep former leader Lula da Silva from another presidential run.