Sergio Moro
Brazil: Justice minister resigns after 'interference'
Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro resigned on April 24 after President Jair Bolsonaro removed his "trusted man" from the federal police.
At a press conference, Moro said he was stepping down due to "political interference" in the appointment of chiefs, directors and superintendents "from politics and not due to technical merits".
Brazil state seeks federal troops over indigenous killings
The Brazilian state of Maranhao is asking the federal government to send National Guard troops to the Arariboia Indigenous Territory after a string of attacks, including five killings, targeting tribesmen known for their fight against illegal deforestation.
Ex-Brazil President Lula sentenced to nearly 10 years for
Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a top contender to win next year's presidential election, was convicted on corruption charges on July 12 and sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison.
Brazil Impeachment Mastermind Arrested for Corruption
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BELGRADE - Brazilian police have arrested the former legislator who led the controversial charge to impeach ex-President Dilma Rousseff on corruption charges.
Brazil prosecutor seeks obstruction of justice probe against Rousseff: Reports
Brazil's top prosecutor on May 3 asked the Supreme Court to open a probe into alleged obstruction of justice by President Dilma Rousseff, major Brazilian newspapers reported, in a potentially explosive twist to the country's political crisis.
Protests erupt in Brazil after release of Rousseff-Lula recording
Protests have erupted in Brazil after a recorded phone call between President Dilma Rousseff and her once-popular predecessor was released, suggesting that she appointed him to her cabinet to spare him from arrest for corruption.