Rousseff suffers another blow: the second major party of the coalition steps down

Wednesday, April 13th 2016 - 05:43 UTC

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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s suffered another blow to her hopes of surviving impeachment three days ahead of a crucial vote in the full Lower House: the second major party withdrew from the ruling coalition. Read full article

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ChrisR
On a knife edge if the count is to be believed.

Better start passing bigger bribes around DumbAss!
Apr 13th, 2016 - 10:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
Congressional members are jumping off the sinking ship, not (only) because they have had enough of Dilma, but mainly because they know there is a better chance of political survival in a new government. Their instinct for self-preservation will speak louder than any patriotism.
Apr 13th, 2016 - 04:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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L0B0MAU
Already, the race is on for a “Power-Grab” and also to see;
- on which side whose slice is buttered,
- how big is the slice,
- who butters that side and
- how much of the butter is being used.
Apr 20th, 2016 - 04:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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