The Impeachment Debate in Brazil & Panama Papers Fallout (Lp4152016)

Consequences regarding abuses of power provide the central discussion this week on "Latin Pulse." The program delves into the politics of impeachment in Brazil as President Dilma Rousseff tangles with members of Congress. Congress says Rousseff misled them about the country's finances. But many of those looking to prosecute Rousseff are themselves tangled in various corruption scandals. The program's analysis gives the necessary context before a Congressional impeachment vote this coming weekend. The program also looks at the reaction in Latin America to the Panama Papers scandal. The discussion revolves around the Panamanian view of the corruption scandal. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Alex Cuadros, the author of Brazillionaires; and Luis Botello of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; and Production Assistant: Brittney Madison. The photo of members of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil demonstrating about impeachment is from Fábio Rodrigues Pozzebom of Agência Brasil . Agência Brasil is the Brazilian government news agency and offers its material through a Creative Commons license: http://otaboanense.com.br/noticia/19327/deputados%20usam%20cartazes%20para%20manifestar%20voto%20sobre%20impeachment