Brazil’s Foreign Policy: Dilma’s Choices
Even though the Snowden affair paralyzed relations, exchanges between Brazilian and US officials have endured.
Even though the Snowden affair paralyzed relations, exchanges between Brazilian and US officials have endured.
Dilma’s very narrow margin of victory, a mere 3 points, speaks to the increasing political fragmentation her coalition faces.
On Sunday, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected by a 3.28-point margin with 51.64 percent of the valid vote.
Sunday’s results ended the campaign of Marina Silva. What were the reasons behind her defeat?
The Brazilian presidential race is among the most hotly contested in the country’s history.
The latest polls show only a few percentage points difference in support between incumbent Dilma Rousseff and challenger Marina Silva. Which issues are resonating most?
Even though Dilma continues to stand strong in the face of a deteriorating economy, bleak growth outlooks call for major policy changes.
Can the US and Brazil rise above their differences and find reasons to cooperate more effectively?
What factors will influence Brazil’s upcoming elections? How are Rousseff’s rivals faring ahead of the vote?
Dilma Rousseff indefinitely postponed her October state visit to the US; however, US-Brazil relations will not likely be profoundly affected by the diplomatic row.
Recent protests in Brazil have provoked a political upheaval bent on improving the quality of life for many middle-class Brazilians.
An upcoming meeting between Presidents Obama and Rousseff should not be expected to produce dramatic news or unexpected major breakthroughs.
Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.
President Rousseff is arriving in Washington on Monday to meet the US president. Nothing particularly important will happen.