Although the calls for Rousseff’s impeachment have recently diminished, her approval ratings remain near historic lows and she struggles to maintain governing authority. Meanwhile, despite some encouraging signals, the Brazilian economy will likely remain in recession throughout the year. The massive Petrobras corruption scandals have badly damaged the credibility of the government and the private sector alike. At the same time, the agenda of this working visit could have a significant impact on US-Brazil relations into the future.
Speaker
- Matias Spektor
Fundação Getulio Vargas & Folha de São Paulo
Commentators
- João Fellet
BBC Brazil - Peter Hakim
Inter-American Dialogue
Moderator
- Michael Shifter
Inter-American Dialogue
