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19 May 2017 Brazil's Economy Doing Well, But Severe Political Risk is Back

By Andres Abadia

Political risk in Brazil has increased substantially, following reports that President Temer was taped in an alleged cover-up scheme involving the jailed former Speaker of the House. If the tapes are verified, calls for Mr. Temer to face impeachment will mount.

Posted: 18th May 2017 in 'Latin America Documents'

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