Dilma Rousseff – The Diplomatic Envoy

Protests and Violence Follow Rousseff’s Impeachment

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 Renata Koch Alvarenga 0 Comments Brazil, Democracy, Dilma Rousseff, Impeachment

The protests also called for elections and demanded the exit of the interim president, Michel Temer, Rousseff’s former vice president and a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, whose ascension to the presidency is seen as a coup by protesters.

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Impeached Rousseff Departs, But Corruption Remains

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 Mariah McCloskey 0 Comments Brazil, corruption, Dilma Rousseff, Michel Temer

Despite her impeachment, Dilma Rousseff was never found to have been directly involved in corruption schemes, unlike many in her party.

Americas International News Summer 2016

What’s Wrong with Brazil’s Olympics?

August 4, 2016September 22, 2016 Leah Cerilli 1 Comment Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, Michel Temer, Rio Olympics 2016, Zika virus

As the Olympics open, Brazil faces a president’s impeachment, an economy in recession, high murder and crime rates, construction delays, corruption charges, and the Zika virus.