Topic: Henrique Meirelles

"Brazil's young democracy is being subjected to a coup," said Dilma Rousseff after the Senate vote to remove her as president and move forward with impeachment.

Brazil's economy is strong enough to weather the ongoing political corruption scandal, Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles said Thursday.

The far-left faction of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party on Monday called for the president to dismiss the Central Bank president.

Brazil's Supreme Court decided Thursday to open an inquiry into Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles, accused of several financial irregularities.

Brazilian senators have conferred minister status on Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles, Estado de Sao Paulo reported Thursday.

Brazil's lower house of Congress voted to give Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles minister status, Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported Wednesday.

Brazil might not need the draw funds from the International Monetary Fund next year, Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles said Monday.

Brazil's Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles said Friday he has no intention of resigning over allegations of tax evasions.

The Brazilian Senate invited the nation's central bank president to testify on allegations of tax evasion, Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper reported Thursday.

Brazil's Central Bank president assured businessmen and investors Friday the worst days for the nation's floundering economy are behind them.