Brazil

Rousseff's impeachment is likely but not a certainty -- nor are the consequences predictable

The undecided vote among legislators makes the outcome of the impeachment process unpredictable

The rapporteur's opinion may not sway legislators if they feel that Rousseff still has a chance to avoid impeachment

All constitutional candidates to succeed the president are tarnished, raising questions over the way ahead

An increasingly discredited political class will find it difficult to lead the way out of the current crisis

Outright default is unlikely, though no growth, high inflation and the fiscal burden will limit rapid recovery hopes

Cuts at both Odebrecht and Petrobras raise further questions over growth and job creation

Supporter demonstrations and a rebuke to Judge Sergio Moro may give the government a bit of breathing room