Brazil protests hits top literary festival

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 13:29

The fallout from the recent wave of protests that shook Brazil was felt even in the bucolic colonial town where the country`s main literary festival was in full swing.

Brazil to investigate ex-President Lula da Silva

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 12:30

Prosecutors in Brazil will open an investigation against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over allegations of corruption for the first time.

Brazil top attorney denies Silva investigation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 08:32

A newspaper reported that Attorney General Roberto Gurgel had decided to open the investigation into Brazil`s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazil`s Lula to face investigation

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 16:14

A top Brazilian newspaper is reporting that popular former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be investigated for allegations that he knew about a massive cash-for-votes scheme, the nation`s biggest corruption scandal.

Brazil: allegations against ex-leader to be probed

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 23:17

Brazil`s attorney general says he will investigate claims that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva knew about a cash-for-votes scheme in Congress.

Former Brazilian Prez backs India as UNSC permanent member

Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2012, 21:37

India should find a permanent place in UN Security Council to reflect the surge of developing econhomies over the developed world, former Brazilian President Luiz Inacia Lula Da Silva said.