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Thousands protest austerity measures in Brazil

Sao Paulo - Al Maghrib Today

Several thousand Brazilians demonstrated on Friday as part of a day of national mobilization against government austerity measures, including a labor law that will soon come into effect. Demonstrators were also protesting against a highly-unpopular pension reform project and the wave of privatization recently announced by President Michel Temer's government. "We must prevent the destruction of our country, the lossRead more

EU, South American bloc reported close to free trade accord

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

The European Union and the South American economic and political bloc called Mercosur are close to concluding a free trade accord after decades of fitful talks, an EU official said Friday. Holding his index finger and thumb just slightly apart, Jyrki Katainen, an EU Commission vice president, said: "We're that close to having a new association and trade agreement betweenRead more

Smallscale farmers try to solve Amazon's big problems

Medio Purus Extractive Reserve - Al Maghrib Today

In western Brazil's Amazon, the very people tasked with looking after the world's greatest rainforest are themselves wondering if they have a future. "We are just trying to survive," said Cleyton de Oliveira, 24. De Oliveira lives in one of the special areas called extractive reserves that were pioneered in the 1980s by environmentalist and union leader Francisco "Chico" MendesRead more

President launches defense against crime charge 'farce'

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

Brazilian President Michel Temer's lawyer on Wednesday called corruption charges against the center-right leader a "farce" as he officially launched his defense against a possible suspension and trial. Temer, the first president in the country to face criminal charges while in office, is accused of obstruction of justice and racketeering. The charges have gone before the lower house of Congress,Read more

Brazil oil field auction to test government's ambitions

Rio de Janeiro - Al Maghrib Today

Brazil will hold a major oil field auction Wednesday in a test of President Michel Temer's policy of loosening regulations and luring foreign investors to bring billions of dollars into the moribund economy. The National Petroleum Agency is putting 287 land and offshore exploration blocks under the hammer in Rio de Janeiro, with a goal of fetching a minimum ofRead more

Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism. President Michel Temer's office will issue a new decree Tuesday that "restores the conditions of the area, according to the document that instituted the reserve in 1984," the Ministry of Mines and Energy said inRead more

Brazil Supreme Court to rule on Temer corruption case

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

A corruption trial against Brazilian President Michel Temer moved one step closer Wednesday when the Supreme Court rejected a last-ditch attempt to have the case suspended. A 7-1 majority on the court voted against Temer's appeal to put the racketeering and obstruction of justice charges on hold, with three more justices still due to vote when the session was suspended.Read more

Brazil court denies Temer attempt to stop graft case

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a last-ditch attempt by President Michel Temer to have corruption charges against him suspended, opening the way for Congress to vote on whether to open a trial. A 6-0 majority on the court voted down Temer's appeal, with five more justices still due to vote. Temer is accused of obstructing justice and racketeering. Source:Read more

Brazil prosecutor files two corruption charges against Temer

Brasília - Al Maghrib Today

Brazil's chief prosecutor on Thursday filed charges of obstruction of justice and membership of a criminal gang against President Michel Temer. Temer was accused along with six heavyweight political allies, a statement from Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot's office said. However, the president is thought to have enough support in Congress to avoid being forced to face trial. Source: AFPRead more