Political crisis deepens in Brazil

Brazil’s political crisis has deepened over the past few weeks, with the latest testimonies in the so-called “car wash” probe bringing allegations of corruption at Petrobras a step closer to the door of President Rousseff. Financial markets have brushed off the latest developments but there is growing evidence that the political crisis is weighing on the economy.

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