Mauricio Savarese

April 14, 2016 | Daily Business Review

President Dilma Rousseff's chances of surviving impeachment appeared diminished, with three parties decamping from her governing coalition in 24 hours as Brazilian legislators prepare for a crucial vote on the question expected this weekend.

By Jenny Barchfield and Mauricio Savarese

8 minute read

April 13, 2016 | Daily Business Review

A congressional committee voted to recommend that the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff move forward, bringing the possible ouster of the embattled leader a step closer.

By Jenny Barchfield and Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

9 minute read

March 30, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he believes his embattled successor and protege can survive mounting pressure in Congress for her impeachment.

By Mauricio Savarese and Jenny Barchfield, Associated Press

10 minute read

March 18, 2016 | Daily Business Review

By Mauricio Savarese and Jenny Barchfield, Associated Press

5 minute read

March 17, 2016 | Daily Business Review

The Supreme Court said it accepted a plea agreement with the former Senate leader for the governing Workers' Party, whose testimony in the sprawling Petrobras corruption case includes incendiary allegations against Brazil's president, her predecessor and other prominent public figures across the political spectrum.

By Jenny Barchfield and Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

5 minute read

March 15, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Mammoth demonstrations across Brazil are putting even more pressure on embattled President Dilma Rousseff as she heads into a tough week for her attempt to survive impeachment proceedings in Congress.

By Mauricio Savarese and Jenny Barchfield, Associated Press

4 minute read