Palace Intrigue In Brazil

Palace Intrigue In Brazil by Cook & Bynum

Brazil's political leadership is in crisis, as government leaders argue about how to advance impeachment proceedings for President Dilma Rousseff. Her administration and party have been closely tied to the deep corruption surrounding Petrobras, and this weakness has been exacerbated by a sputtering economy, rising inflation, a falling stock market, and a depreciating currency. Things will likely get worse in the country before they get better, which could make for an uncomfortable worldwide spotlight when the Olympic Games open in Rio in about nine months.

Brazil’s Vice President Michel Temer has taken a personal swipe at Dilma Rousseff for disdaining him and his party, aggravating a political crisis...