Brazil

Despite preemptive action, the TPP threat to Brazil's long-term trade partnerships looms

This ruling paves the way for impeachment, but both government and opposition attitudes could slow proceedings

Despite democratisation across the region, personalist systems concentrate power in sometimes discredited presidents

The IMF yesterday downgraded its global growth forecasts once again

Whether directly or indirectly, this enquiry could help to cut short Rousseff's term in office

The economic crisis requires a major policy rethink

While reduced spending will ease concerns in the run-up to the games, it may lead to longer-term regrets

Rousseff has reshuffled her cabinet as her political difficulties intensify