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Brazil’s Rousseff going to UN over impeachment

Beleaguered Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will travel to New York in a bid to rally international support against her impeachment, leaving behind a Cabinet paralyzed by political crisis as another minister defected on Wednesday. Rousseff aides said the leftist leader … Continue reading

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Brazil’s top court outlaws corporate contributions to political campaigns

Although touted by good governance advocates as vital to the fight against graft and malfeasance, others believe the ruling in Brazil will simply force campaign cash under the table. http://bentavener.com/2015/09/18/brazils-top-court-outlaws-corporate-contributions-to-political-campaigns/

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