Brazil

The effects of the Petrobras corruption scandal have engulfed the government and much of the political class

The Senate has passed an unpopular spending cap, but corruption scandals threaten to engulf the political class at large

Corruption claims look increasingly likely to rout the Senate president, and possibly the president himself

As feared, plea bargains by executives charged with corruption are increasing scrutiny of the president and others

The Senate president will remain in post for now, although corruption charges may yet bring him down

The suspension of the Senate president has generated controversy and halted consideration of key legislation

The Senate president's suspension over criminal charges may represent a further obstacle to spending and pension cuts

Continuing corruption revelations and the persistent recession may see a return to street protests