Tag "PMDB"

Back to homepage
Latin America Politics

Brazil’s impeachment saga: Assessing a potential Temer administration

With Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff facing impeachment, the potential is mounting for political leadership to shift into the hands of VP Michel Temer.

Economics Latin America

Rousseff’s impeachment alone would not fix Brazil’s economic woes

The biggest party in the governing coalition abandoned President Dilma Rousseff last week, increasing the likelihood that the leader of Latin America’s biggest country will be impeached and opening up

Latin America Politics

Amid scandal and recession, Brazil seeks austerity

The Petrobas corruption probe is severely undermining Brazil President Dilma Rousseff’s administration and fueling market distrust. Sinking deeper into recession, Rousseff has released a $17 billion austerity plan aimed at reliving financial

Latin America Politics

Petrobras scandal threatens to topple Rousseff

Dilma Rousseff’s mandate as President of Brazil is under serious risk of a premature ending. Her legitimacy and legality could be soon challenged, first by an Impeachment called by the