Brazil President’s impeachment increasingly likely as economy and popularity turn further south
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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
How the Petrobras Corruption Scandal is Shaking Brazil
Authorities in the country of Brazil have arrested three former congressmen who have been implemented in connection with what may be the country’s largest corruption scandal, involving the oil giant Petrobras, Brazil’s biggest and the world’s sixth largest.
1.7 Million Protest After Brazilian Corruption Revelations
President Rousseff maneuvers to survive scandal in wake of latest Brazilian Corruption Revelations
Mass Marches Call For Brazilian President’s Impeachment
As Petrogas corruption scandal bites, protests call for embattled Brazilian President’s impeachment
Amid Brazil Slump, Opposition Plans Anti-Rousseff March
Crisis for Brazil President sparking wide discontent as opposition anti-rousseff march set for 15th
Brazil Ruling Party Threatened by Growing Graft Crisis
Massive Petrogas corruption scandal leaves the Brazil ruling party threatened with fall of leaders