Abstract
There is an old saying in Brazil attributed to Getulio Vargas, one of the countrys presidential giants (1930-1945 and 1951-1954): For my friends, anything; for my enemies, the law. Dilma Rousseff, who last week was impeached and then removed from office as Brazils president, may well be reflecting ruefully on her predecessors cutting wisdom. Indeed, this modest line tells its audience a great deal about why Dilma was fired by Congress and what is likely to transpire over the next two years and four months of the Michael Temer presidency.
Original language | English |
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No. | September 9, 2016 |
Specialist publication | Council on Hemispheric Affairs |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |