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Facts Behind the Brazilian Impeachment Crisis
President Dilma Rousseff to face Brazilian impeachment crisis she knew was coming for long time
Brazilian Black Lives Matter Movement Takes Root
Worldwide reach of movement is evident in growth of badly needed Brazilian Black Lives Matter
Brazilian Impeachment Battle is Getting Uglier
As Brazilian impeachment preparations gain steam, targeted Rousseff makes use of some tough words
Rousseff Impeachment Increasingly Likely in Brazil
Terrible public support in polling is making a Rousseff impeachment more likely than ever before
Massive March For Brazil President’s Impeachment
Brazil President’s impeachment increasingly likely as economy and popularity turn further south
Petrobras Scandal Snags New Brazilian Convictions
Series of new Brazilian convictions corruption deepens sense of despair for honest average citizen
7.7% Percent Approval Rating For Brazilian President
Widespread public discontent at flagging economy is battering Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff
Shock Brazilian Ex-President Lula Corruption Investigation
Wave of investigations reaches fevered pitch as Lula corruption allegations spark soul searching
Petrobras Scandal Set to Bring Down Top Politicians?
Former President Lula rumoured to be in line for trouble in growing Petrobras scandal in Brazil