‘In Moro we trust’ or ‘Coup promoter’: The danger of football politics

by Isabela Messias, Co Editor and Writer at Brazil Talk It is 9:30am, and the “Institution-Building, Governance and Compliance in Brazil”[1]conference organized and co-hosted by Columbia University just finished setting things up to receive Sergio Moro, the federal judge who is heading the Car Wash operation, also known as Lava Jato — the largest corruption… Read More ‘In Moro we trust’ or ‘Coup promoter’: The danger of football politics

February 7, 2017January 22, 2020 Brazil Talk

Despite protests and widespread scrutiny, Brazil continues to face ‘giant’ dilemma

A culture of corruption and a weak judicial system hinder Petrobras probe by Enrique Xavier López In Giant—George Stevens’ 1956 Hollywood blockbuster—oil tycoon Jett Rink, played by 24-year-old James Dean, is a man blinded by greed and corruption. In this classic rise-and-fall story, Rink is able to extend his wealth and influence beyond the oil business,… Read More Despite protests and widespread scrutiny, Brazil continues to face ‘giant’ dilemma

August 3, 2015October 2, 2020 Brazil Talk

Petrobras: a tail of dirty politics, heavy corruption and an absent Board of Directors

by Tina Evaristo The disclosure last year of what was apparently just a bad business done by Petrobras – the Brazilian semi-public oil company – evolved and became one of the biggest corruption scandal to hit the country after the reinstatement of democracy in 1988. The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized the investigation of more… Read More Petrobras: a tail of dirty politics, heavy corruption and an absent Board of Directors

April 13, 2015October 2, 2020 es3342