A Political Crisis Is Brewing In Brazil

New York Times: In Nationwide Protests, Angry Brazilians Call for Ouster of President

RIO DE JANEIRO — Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets in cities across Brazil on Sunday to express their ire at President Dilma Rousseff, raising pressure on her as she grapples with an onslaught of challenges including an economy mired in stagnation, a sweeping bribery scandal and a revolt by some of the most powerful figures in her governing coalition.

The protests, organized to coincide with commemorations of the re-establishment of democracy 30 years ago after a long military dictatorship, reflect rising disenchantment with Ms. Rousseff after former executives at Petrobras, the national oil company, revealed an elaborate scheme in which they said they channeled huge bribes from contractors to Ms. Rousseff’s 2010 election campaign, in addition to enriching themselves and legislators supporting her.

More News On The Growing Political Crisis In Brazil

Big protests in Brazil demand President Rousseff's impeachment -- BBC
Nearly a million protest Brazil's president, economy, corruption -- Reuters
Brazil protesters demand president's impeachment -- CBS/AP
Protesters demand President's ouster in Brazil, decry corruption -- CNN
Mass Protests Across Brazil Reflect Anger at President -- WSJ
Brazilians call for Rousseff's ouster -- Deutsche Welle
2 Million Brazilians Call for Impeachment of Leftist Leader -- Epoch Times
Brazil Protests: More Than 1M Demonstrate, Demand Impeachment Of President Dilma Rousseff -- IBTimes
Hundreds of Thousands March Against Brazilian President -- Latin American Herald Tribune

Elections In Brazil -- News Roundup

Dilma Rousseff Pledges Unity After Narrow Brazil Election Victory -- The Guardian

Rouseff says she wants to be a ‘better president’ after fighting off strong challenge by Aécio Neves

President Dilma Rousseff has struck a conciliatory tone after her victory in the closest Brazilian election in generations.

Rousseff was re-elected by a narrow margin on Sunday, ensuring that Latin America’s biggest nation will remain under the control of a Workers party (PT) committed to tackling inequality.

She won 51.6% of the valid votes cast to secure a much reduced mandate, having fought off a strong challenge by the pro-business Aécio Neves.

In a victory speech, a beaming Rousseff said she hoped the nation could rally together. “Instead of increasing differences and creating gaps, I strongly hope that we create the conditions to unite,” she told supporters in Brasilia. “I want to be a much better president than I have been until now.”

Read more ....

Elections In Brazil -- News Roundup

Rousseff win rattles Brazil markets, focus shifts to economy -- Reuters
Brazil Stays With Rousseff as President After Turbulent Campaign -- NYT
Leftist Rousseff narrowly wins second term in Brazil -- Reuters
Rousseff Is Re-Elected Brazil’s President -- WSJ
Dilma Rousseff re-elected Brazil president -- Al Jazeera
Brazil's incumbent Dilma Rousseff wins by a whisker -- The Telegraph
Brazil's Neves concedes defeat to Rousseff in presidential race -- Reuters
Brazil elections: Dilma Rousseff promises reform after poll win -- BBC