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The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?

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Brazil protesters: Is common ground really necessary?

The bus fare hikes that sparked widespread Brazilian protests have been reversed, but protests continue. Can they last?
Brazil's protests force President Dilma Rousseff to respond (+video)

A nationally broadcast speech ended Rousseff's much-criticized silence in the face of large-scale demonstrations that have roiled Brazil for more than a week.
Brazil's president meets protests with an anti-Erdogan response

Protests have popped up across the globe in recent years, but government response has varied. Rousseff's approach contrasted with the adversarial position of Turkey's Erdogan, for example.
Latin America Monitor Brazil protests: a blip, or the making of a movement?

Protests across Brazil have grown larger as inflation and economy woes mount.Though the protests were sparked by a bus fare increase, they now face the challenge of rallying behind a common goal.
Latin America Monitor 'Imagine the World Cup' - popular dig at Brazil's preparedness is turned on its head

The phrase is used frequently to complain about Brazil's problems, and how they'll worsen during megaevents. It's also the name of a new nonprofit aiming to highlight the positive in Brazil.
Brazil's gun control debate: Opponents try to shoot holes in disarmament law

The number of homicides in South America’s largest nation fell in 2004 for the first time in 12 years thanks in part to a disarmament law. But a new push by some legislators could loosen gun restrictions.
Difference Maker Claudio Miranda's music is taming a once-violent Brazilian neighborhood

Raised in one of the world's most dangerous neighborhoods in São Paulo, Brazil, he now helps youths reimagine themselves creatively through music, video production, art, performances, and education.
Latin America Monitor Knowing neighbors through art: Rio houses new Latin American art museum

Rio de Janeiro’s Latin American contemporary art museum aims to spark dialogue among artists across the diverse region.
Election of Pope Francis fuels hopes for Catholic reform (+video)

The election of Francis is being interpreted as a victory for reform-minded cardinals, and may herald sweeping changes for the scandal-beset Catholic Church.
Who's on the short list to be the new pope?

As the cardinals seal themselves away in St. Peter's Basilica to begin their deliberations over the next leader of the Catholic Church, a handful of frontrunners have emerged.
Latin America Monitor Brazil's top court to rule on effort to spread oil wealth

Most of Brazil's oil revenues benefit Rio, São Paulo, and Espirito Santo states. But now the Supreme Court will determine if a Congressional vote to spread oil royalties into other states will stand.
Latin America Monitor Favela consumer class on the rise in Brazil

Brazil's favelas, or slums, are home to a growing consumer class whose purchasing power has risen due to a jump in salaries, a decrease in unemployment, and greater access to education.
Brazil Carnival fire: Celebrations turn deadly

Brazil Carnival fire: The last day of Carnival celebrations in Brazil were darkened when a Carnival float hit a power line and caught fire, resulting in four fatalities.
Pope Benedict XVI retires: Will the next pope come from the 'global south?'

Latin America is home to 40 percent of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics, but there has never been a non-European pope in the modern era.
Focus turns to safety in clubs across Brazil (+video)

Investigations into Brazil's nightclub tragedy reveal there was no alarm, working fire extinguisher, or sprinkler system. But the fire could mark a turning point in willingness to actively start addressing safety issues.
In aftermath of nightclub fire, some Brazilians question 'culture of impunity'

Safety consultants say the lack of sprinklers, adequate illumination, smoke detectors, and fire exits is tragically common in Brazil.
From Brazil to Japan: gun laws around the world

Gun control efforts and results vary widely around the globe. Here's a look at two effective cases and one cautionary tale.
Watch your tongue: Prejudiced comments illegal in Brazil.

Brazilian lawmakers and law enforcement have drawn the line on free speech when it comes to racial, religious, or ethnic agitation – even though it is a constitutional right.
Troubling uptick in violence in São Paulo's slums

The violence marks a backward step for a Brazilian state that has succeeded in cutting its homicide rate by more than half in the past decade.
Could China overtake US as global trader?

A special report by the Associated Press examines China's influence with its trading partners over three decades, and how business, politics, and daily life are changing with China's rise as a global player.
Latin America Monitor Brazil: Congress to vote on redistribution of oil royalties

Cities currently pocketing royalties oppose the vote, but a study found that despite a rise in GDP, those receiving the most royalties accomplished little in terms of improving employment, literacy, and wages.
Latin America Monitor Bad boys: Brazil slaps misbehaving soccer players with service, not just suspensions

In an attempt to make athletes better role models, Brazil has mandated that some offending players do community service and help kids in need.
Urban gardening on the rise in Mexico City

Mexico City’s municipal government has helped thousands of families build gardens on their rooftops, which can help alleviate poverty and provide residents with their own healthy food.
Latin America Monitor Brazil laying down the law

Recent corruption and police misconduct cases in Brazil seem to signal impunity is giving way to justice, but the country has yet to confront its history of dictatorship-era human rights violations.
Cover Story Is Europe really on the brink?

Europe's biggest crisis in the postwar era is not just about the economy. It's about a search for identity – and a rationale for staying unified.