Brazil
Brazil: Temer coup government rocked by general strike
May 8, 2017Brazil's president wants to raise the retirement age to 75. Workers responded with a general strike paralyzing the country, while police hit back with violence.
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Brazil: Temer’s coup government rocked by corruption probe
April 13, 2017One-third of Michel Temer’s cabinet and many of his closest allies face investigation after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered corruption proceedings.
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Right-wing Brazilian government moves to weaken anti-slavery laws
March 27, 2017Slavery still exists in Brazil and may get worse under the Temer government. Standing to benefit are the global capitalists who deal in natural resources.
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“Amendment of Death”: Brazil’s government passes 20-year social spending freeze
December 20, 2016New right-wing amendment mandates a freezing of health, education, and social assistance spending at current levels for the next 20 years.
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Mastermind of Brazilian impeachment saga arrested
October 26, 2016Millions of Brazilians are hitting the streets to defend their hard won economic and social gains.
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