The End Is Near For Brazil's Ultra-Corrupt Government by George Greenwood, Foundation For Economic Education
The Writing Is On the Wall for President Rousseff's Administration
Brazil has faced a sharp change in its economic fortunes. Graft, mismanagement of growth dividends and protectionism has put dreams of a seat at the top table on hold.
At the heart of this regression has been the beleaguered president Dilma Rousseff.
Last Wednesday, her main coalition partner, the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, left government. Its ministers resigned their posts and party members left over 600 positions in government.
An official in the Brazilian government explained the significance of the move.
“It’s going to be a big blow. The last blow that brings down the government or the last...

