Why Brazil's Government Shake-Up Matters To Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about why what's happening in Brazil should matter to people in the U.S.
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Brazil's Senate Votes To Remove President Dilma Rousseff From Office
Brazil's ousted President Dilma Rousseff describes the effort to impeach her as a coup. Stepping in to replace her is Vice President Michel Temer, who has named an all-male and all-white cabinet — this in a highly diverse nation in which 53 percent are Afro decedent.
The Goal Of These Soccer Players Isn't Just Scoring Goals
Soccer Without Borders, which won a $250,000 grant this month, helps kids overcome past trauma by kicking it and flicking it.
Brazil's President Suspended From Office By Senate
Brazil's Senate voted overwhelmingly to try President Dilma Rousseff for alleged manipulation of the country's budget. She is now suspended as president as impeachment proceedings move forward.
Instead Of A Moment In The Sun, Brazil Faces A Perfect Storm
The Summer Olympics in Rio were supposed to be a showcase for modern, prosperous Brazil. Instead, the country is suffering a national meltdown that will now include the president's impeachment trial.
Brazil's Senate Suspends President Rouseff From Office
Senators in Brazil voted to remove President Dilma Rouseff from office to face an impeachment trial. She will be tried for alleged manipulation of the country's budget.
How The Zika Virus Damages The Brain
Experiments on mice have given scientists an understanding of how the virus causes severe brain malformations.
Public Health Professor: Because Of Zika, Rio Olympics 'Must Not Proceed'
If half a million tourists come to Rio, there is a risk one could catch Zika, return home and seed a new outbreak, says public health professor Amir Attaran.
Brazil's Senate To Vote On Impeachment Of President Dilma Rousseff
After a chaotic couple of days, Brazil's Senate votes Wednesday on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, who is charged with using state funds to fill budget gaps.
Brazil's Senate Due To Vote On President Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment
Brazilian media report that a majority of senators have said they will approve the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff — although some face scandalous allegations of their own.