Brazil

Preparatory meetings for COP21 are taking place in Bonn

A campaign finance probe might have more worrying implications for Rousseff than diffuse impeachment calls

Although the widespread nature of corruption may actually aid Rousseff, the economy offers few optimistic signs

Congress may rally around the president's economic measures, but the harmony could prove short-lived

There is no relief in sight from the political and economic debacle, feeding uncertainty and a worsening outlook

A slightly lower protest turnout may give Rousseff breathing space, but many challenges to her government persist

New plan appears more realistic, but impact of investment cuts and asset sales is yet uncertain

Although the credit rating is temporarily secure, the risk of Rousseff's impeachment could rise over fiscal charges