| Close Political Ally of Brazilian President to Face Corruption Trial José Dirceu de Oliveira e Silva, whom many call the architect behind the Brazilian president’s rise to power, resigned in 2005 after being accused of vote-buying. nytimes.com |
The Perils of Petrocracy Can Hugo Chávez’s “oil socialism” show resource-rich countries the way to stability and prosperity? Or is it just the old oil curse in a new guise? nytimes.com |
Before It Disappears Many travelers are chasing what may be a modern-day version of an old human impulse — to behold an untrammeled frontier. nytimes.com |
‘Minister of Ideas’ Tries to Put Brazil’s Future in Focus Roberto Mangabeira Unger, a Harvard law professor, serves as the country’s minister for strategic affairs. nytimes.com |
Richardson, New Mexico governor and former candidate, backs Obama (International Herald Tribune) Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico, who sought to become the first Hispanic president of the U.S. this year, delivered a forceful endorsement of Obama. us.rd.yahoo.com |