Tag: PMDB

• Monday, August 22nd 2011 - 07:57 UTC

  Signs of disarray in the Brazilian ruling coalition as president attacks corruption

  

  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff reached out to political allies to stem a growing rebellion within her coalition after the resignation of a fourth minister threatened to further tense already strained relations.

• Thursday, August 18th 2011 - 22:51 UTC

  Rousseff names new Agriculture minister and respects balance in cabinet

  

  Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff named on Thursday lawmaker Mendes Ribeiro as new Minister of Agriculture. The member of Congress from the farming state of Rio Grande do Sul replaces Wagner Rossi who stepped down Wednesday following strong allegations of corruption and irregularities.

• Saturday, June 11th 2011 - 11:37 UTC

  Rousseff names new Congress liaison to improve ties with coalition partners

  

  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made the second key change of the week in her cabinet on Friday, a move aimed at improving strained ties with allies in Congress. Luiz Sergio, the minister responsible for liaising with Congress, resigned from his post,