If impeachment bid fails President Rousseff offers opponents an early Brazilian election immediately after
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Former Brazilian President Lula to Stand Trial
Allegations of obstructing justice in an ongoing corruption investigation for former Brazilian President Lula
Is Brazil’s Acting President up to the Challenge?
The economic and political crisis facing Brazil’s acting President Michel Temer is unprecedented
Brazil Impeachment Annulled in Win For Rousseff
President Dilma Rousseff has something to celebrate today after her Brazil impeachment annulled
Brazil’s Lower House Votes to Impeach President Rousseff
Move to impeach President Rousseff is likely to consume Brazilian politics for foreseeable future
Collapse of Brazilian Coalition is Sign of Change to Come
Ruling Brazilian coalition split could lead to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff
Protests Target Lula After Brazilian Corruption Drama
Epic Brazilian corruption drama target of voter anger following damning phone recording
Lula Cabinet Post to Shield Him From Brazilian Prosecutors
Corruption investigators stimied by new Lula cabinet post protecting him from facing charges
Will Brazil See Third Term For Lula?
Possibility of a third term For Lula has thrown Brazilian politics into a new battle for control
Corruption Probe Snags Brazilian Justice Minister
Latest politician to fall in ongoing Petrobras corruption scandal is Brazilian Justice Minister