Just when I thought Brazil (part of the BRIC alliance) was one of the new nations appearing with a fresh new economy and a fresh new take on what the relationship of a government and her people should be. Before this, I was hearing about who nice it is in Brazil and how lax it was compared to the United States and then I read this and once again get slammed with life's re-occuring mantra, "don't believe everything you hear". http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/02/brazil-protests-truce_n_3535724.html
Rousseff's impeachment put on hold... Dilma Rousseff impeachment uncertain after vote annulled May 9, 2016 -- Brazil's house speaker on Monday annulled an impeachment vote creating doubt about whether proceedings against President Dilm Rousseff will continue.
Mass rape in Brazil videotaped... Brazil fuming over mass rape video on social media, police hunting down suspects Saturday 28th May, 2016 Police are reportedly searching for over 30 men allegedly responsible for the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl and the posting of the incidents video on social media. See also: First Arrest Made in Gang Rape Case in Brazil MAY 28, 2016 - The police in Brazil said on Saturday that they had made the first arrest in the search for more than 30 possible attackers in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl, a case that has prompted widespread outrage and vows by the federal government to combat crimes against women, news agencies reported.