Brazil

  • May 13, 2016
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Temer cannot produce rapid recovery in Brazil

The political and economic crises are deep and will not be healed rapidly by a new interim administration

Brazil
  • May 12, 2016
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Rousseff impeachment finally goes ahead in Brazil

The large Senate majority suggests that Rousseff's departure is permanent, with an adverse trial outcome highly likely

Brazil
  • May 11, 2016
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Brazil Senate vote will spur anger whatever the result

Facing the imminent prospect of losing office, Rousseff remains defiant.

Brazil
  • May 10, 2016
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Brazil annulment fiasco will not derail impeachment

The annulment U-turn is an early blunder for the new interim speaker of the lower house

Brazil
  • May 6, 2016
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Cunha's suspension will not save Brazil's Rousseff

With so many high-level politicians facing corruption allegations, the 2018 presidential race is wide open.

Brazil
  • May 5, 2016
  • 2 min read

Temer's window of opportunity in Brazil will be narrow

With Rousseff on the brink of losing office, Temer prepares to take on the presidency.

Brazil
  • May 3, 2016
  • 6 min read

Crisis renews Olympic Games concerns in Brazil

Doubts over preparedness have been exacerbated by the effects of recession and the pending impeachment process

Brazil
  • Apr 29, 2016
  • 2 min read

Health minister resigns as crisis deepens in Brazil

The government is badly compromised on a number of fronts, but Rousseff's departure will not solve the crisis

Brazil