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• HSBC Pays 300 Million Euros to Settle Tax Evasion Charges

  

  Across the globe, investigations into corruption among the most powerful and wealthiest members of society have taken the world by storm. In Brazil, there have... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• President Seeks Stricter Punishment for Firearms Possession

  

  In an attempt to stem the flow of violent drug-related deaths in Brazil, President Michel Temer approved a law last month that classifies the carrying of... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Can I Get Married?

  

  The answer is maybe! In order to get married, the simple wish to be together with someone else is not enough. Article 1521 of the Brazilian Civil Code lists... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Study Suggests Brazilians Value Honesty, Trust, and Respect

  

  It is hard to be a Brazilian these days. Last year, the president was impeached in the wake of a series of corruption scandals. Now, the sitting president stand... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Government to Reduce Environmental Fines in Exchange for Services

  

  President Michel Temer visited the Caiman Ecological Reserve in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, earlier this month. There he signed a decree allowing... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Congress Introduces Censorship Law for 2018 Election

  

  A recent law passed by Brazil's Congress had the public concerned. With the 2018 presidential election just around the corner, Congress took a controversial ste... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Government and Private Sector Court Small Business Borrowers

  

  Since assuming office, Brazilian President Michel Temer's focus has been on resuscitating a faltering economy. Some of his actions include facilitating foreign... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Lower Inflation Rates Signal Promising Turnaround for Brazil

  

  Anyone paying attention to economic news knows that Brazil has been battling its worst recession in decades. President Michel Temer's platform focuses on... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Legalizes Gay Conversion Therapy

  

  In Brazil, conversion therapy for homosexuals has been banned by Brazil's Federal Council of Psychology since 1999. But recently, federal Judge Waldemar de... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Temer Proposes End to Government’s Golden Shares in Private Companies

  

  One of President Michel Temer's contributions to Brazil's economy is his focus on reducing government interference in the private sector. The Brazilian... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Businesses Face Unfavorable Tax Ruling

  

  Brazil is known for its high taxes on businesses. In fact, it has one of the highest business tax rates in Latin America, second only to Argentina. Worldwide,... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• US Supreme Court Clerk Visits Brazilian Supreme Court

  

  On August 22, Brazil's Federal Supreme Court received United States Supreme Court Clerk Scott Harris, who gave a speech about how the US Supreme Court works.... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Foreign Direct Investment Keeps Brazil’s Economy Afloat

  

  Anyone who has been paying attention to the news about Brazil knows that the country's largest corporations have been undergoing scrutiny because of corruption... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Owners of Miami Real Estate Targeted by Tax Authorities

  

  Brazil’s fiscal repatriation program, a controversial initiative started by President Michel Temer, has its eye on Miami. The program sought to inject cash... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Ratifies Hague Convention on Child Support

  

  Brazil signed and ratified the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Legendary Anti-Corruption Investigations Thwarted

  

  Brazil’s Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato), the federal investigation that began in 2014 and has been responsible for bringing dozens of big name executives and... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Unlicensed Practice of Cosmetic Surgery Leads to “Surgeons” Death

  

  Although this article is not directly related to foreigners living in Brazil, the topic is one that has recently made international headlines as many... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Temer Seeks Boost in Popularity with Labor Law Reform

  

  Brazil’s Senate recently passed the much-anticipated labor law reform that has been awaiting a vote for months. President Michel Temer announced his plans for... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Moves to Privatize Deforestation Monitoring

  

  As political corruption scandals vie for media time throughout Brazil, a sudden move to privatize Brazil’s deforestation monitoring system has barely made the... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Central Bank Fights Corruption with Withdrawal Limits

  

  Brazil’s balance of international payments had a surplus of US$600 million in May 2017. While that seems like a lot, it is a drastic reduction from its US$3.7... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY