News of deputy

Brazilian senator caught hiding money 'between buttocks'

15-10-2020 19:38 A Brazilian lawmaker has stepped down from his position representing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government and been suspended from the Senate, after police searched his house and found allegedly illegally obtained cash hidden in his underwear.

SUPREME COURT

Rosenkrantz dismisses impeachment drive as 'smear campaign'

07-10-2020 01:37 Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz says impeachment drive against him is based on "completely unfounded" accusations and "motivated by political interests," as judicial tensions soar in Argentina.

ELECTION 2019

Suárez's victory in Mendoza provides boost for Macri's re-election bid

30-09-2019 10:01 Rodolfo Suárez, Radical candidate running for Cambia Mendoza, emerges victorious with margin of more than 15 points over Peronist rival Anabel Fernández Sagasti, offering president timely boost.