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Brazil’s Political Crisis Is Reaching Breaking Point
President Rousseff’s efforts to block impeachment with the help of former president Lula have backfired, as he is now implicated in a corruption probe involving dozens of politicians. Mass protests have increased the pressure.
President Rousseff Is Bringing Back Lula as She Fights Impeachment and He Fights Arrest
Lula will become Rousseff’s chief of staff as Brazil’s political crisis appears to be reaching a head. His new job will also provide temporary protection from arrest on corruption charges.
Millions Take to Brazil's Streets to Demand an End to Dilma Rousseff's Presidency
Officials estimated that more than 3.5 million people joined anti-government protests in cities across Brazil on Sunday. Calls for the president's impeachment were mixed with anger at corruption, and the country's shrinking economy.
Brazil’s House Speaker Faces Charges Within the Massive Petrobras Kickback Probe
The upcoming trial of Eduardo Cunha for allegedly accepting bribes could weaken moves to impeach Dilma Rousseff, though the beleaguered president is by no means out of the woods.
Brazilian Police Dismantle Massive Money-Laundering Circuit
Synchronized raids targeted the network’s enterprises in cities across Brazil, in one of the biggest operations of its kind in the country.