Norsk Hydro, a bauxite and aluminum mining and refining company also known as “Hydro” whose majority and controlling shareholder is the Norwegian government, has been … Norsk Hydro accused of Amazon toxic spillRead more
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Canadian pension funds grab farmland in Brazil
Pension funds are among the most influential actors in the global financial industry. They manage more money than all the sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds … Canadian pension funds grab farmland in BrazilRead more
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German automaker VW collaborated with Brazilian dictatorship
The criminal machinations of Volkswagen are not exhausted by the diesel emissions scandal and the formation of an auto cartel. The history of Germany’s largest … German automaker VW collaborated with Brazilian dictatorshipRead more
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A Further Blow to Democracy in Brazil?
in Brazil, where former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been convicted on corruption charges Wednesday and sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison. He … A Further Blow to Democracy in Brazil?Read more
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Dilma Rousseff on Her Ouster, Brazil’s Political Crisis & Fighting Dictatorship
Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached last year in what many describe as a coup. Her removal ended nearly 14 years of rule by the left-leaning … Dilma Rousseff on Her Ouster, Brazil’s Political Crisis & Fighting DictatorshipRead more
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Ousting Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Empowered Criminality & Corruption
former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached last August in what many described as a legislative coup. Her impeachment came as Brazil was engulfed … Ousting Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Empowered Criminality & CorruptionRead more
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Repression Against Landless Peasants Movement in Brazil
Joaquin Pinero of the MST Landless Rural Worker’s Movement MST — source therealnews.com
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US corporates planing the potential replacement in Brazil
Maria Mendonca is director of Brazil’s Network for Social Justice and Human Rights. She is also professor in the international relations department at the University … US corporates planing the potential replacement in BrazilRead more
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Brazil passes the mother of all austerity plans
The Brazilian Senate on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to freeze social spending by the Brazilian government for 20 years — allowing it to rise … Brazil passes the mother of all austerity plansRead more