Brazil hit by fresh protests despite Rousseff speech

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 09:22

More than 70,000 people chanting "The Cup for whom?" rallied in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte.

Brazil braces for more unrest despite Rousseff speech

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 20:40

Brazil girded for more street protests despite President Dilma Rousseff`s conciliatory remarks pledging to improve public services and fight corruption.

Brazil leader breaks silence on protests, promises reforms

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 09:33

After days of massive protests, Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff broke her silence and announced slew of reforms in an effort to calm the anti-government protests that has gripped the nation since the last few days.

Brazil deploys elite force in Confederations Cup host cities

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 18:09

Brazil deployed members of an elite security force in cities hosting international football matches, in the wake of massive anti-government protests that threaten to disrupt the FIFA Confedrations Cup.

Blatter tells Brazilian fans to respect their president

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:19

FIFA president Sepp Blatter urged fans to show more respect after Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was roundly booed before the opening Confederations Cup match.

Dilma Rousseff opens Brasilia World Cup stadium

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 13:20

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff officially opened Brasilia`s Mane Garrincha World Cup stadium.

Brazil cuts interest rates on small business loans

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 11:46

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has announced here a reduction in the interest rate on public loans for owners of small businesses from 8.0 percent to 5.0 percent.

Brazil`s Mineirao stadium ready for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 15:48

After almost three years of re-construction, Belo Horizonte`s majestic Mineirao stadium, a venue for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, has finally reopened to the public.

Brazilian Prez fires officials tied to bribery scandal

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 12:41

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has ordered the dismissal of all public officials implicated in a new corruption scandal.

Brazilian president questions European austerity measures

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:11

Confidence in a country's economy "is not built solely on the sacrifices" of its citizens, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said, adding that austerity "has its limits".

Brazil faults European response for economic crisis

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:03

European governments are wrong to address their region's economic woes by diminishing labour rights, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said, calling instead for policies that are friendly to workers.

Brazilian president signs controversial World Cup beer law

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 09:46

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff sanctioned a contentious bill giving FIFA the required guarantees to organize the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday, but one of her vetoes will force football`s governing body to negotiate the sale of discounted tickets with the states and cities.