Brazil

The unpopular president lacks political leverage to push reforms that are anathema to much of her coalition

Successful economic reforms are unlikely given the government's unpopularity -- in turn deepened by economic gloom

The president's political capital is waning, hampering efforts to woo investors through economic policy adjustments

The new investment plan is more realistic, but finances are still on a shaky footing as corruption probes continue

The Rousseff visit will not lead to significant changes, but is indicative of the woes of the Brazilian economy

The yet unchanged target of 4.5% appears almost risible this year, with inflation set to double that figure

Austerity attempts will not readily gain congressional backing, with worrying effects both political and economic

Economic difficulties and corruption claims may split the PT as leaders try to save their careers