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Brazil Confronts Horrors of the Past With Torture Report's Release

President Dilma Rousseff, herself a former victim of the former dictatorship's abuses, sheds tears as she unveils Truth Commission report

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro December 10, 2014

Meet the Brazilian Singer Drawing Crowds with his Stinging Social Critique

The red-hot musician Criolo has captured public anger about social divisions in Brazil

By Dom Phillips December 8, 2014

Militia Slayings in Brazil Shed Fresh Light on Police Brutality

10 killed in bloody night of violence in the northern city of Belém

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro November 10, 2014

Brazilian Leaders Call for Unity after Vicious Presidential Race

The incumbent, Dilma Rousseff, secured a second term at the weekend after a gripping, and at times ugly, campaign

By Dom Phillips / Rio De Janeiro October 28, 2014

It's the Economy, Estúpido: Brazil to Vote Again

The economy takes center stage as incumbent President Dilma Rousseff takes on business-friendly challenger Aécio Neves in a runoff election Oct. 26

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro October 7, 2014

Marina Silva Speaks to TIME as Brazil's Presidential Race Enters the Homestretch

Thrown into the contest after the sudden death of Eduardo Campos, Silva has shaken up a race that until recently looked like a walkover for President Dilma Rousseff

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro October 3, 2014

Marina’s Moment

Born into poverty, Marina Silva has a chance to unseat Dilma Rousseff and become Brazil’s next President. Can she do it?

By Dom Phillips October 2, 2014

Brazil's Presidential Race Upended by a Dark Horse

The campaign has only just begun, but Marina Silva, who was handed the Brazilian Socialist Party's nomination after her running mate died in a plane crash, is now the candidate to beat

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro August 31, 2014

Brazil's Potential Next President

Marina Silva is likely to shake up the country's presidential race after replacing the late Eduardo Campos as candidate for the Brazilian Socialist Party

By Dom Phillips / Rio de Janeiro August 20, 2014

Death of Presidential Candidate Shocks Brazil

“The campaign has now gone into limbo”

By Dom Phillips / São Paulo August 13, 2014
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