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Brazil & Southern Cone - December 2013 (ISSN 1741-4431)
POLITICS: Mensaleiros quit congress before getting the boot
Within the space of two days in early December two of the four sitting federal deputies convicted for their roles in the 2003-2005 congressional bribery scheme known as the mensalão resigned their seats rather than face a looming impeachment process. Whereas once Brazilian politicians would have had no concern staying in office despite a criminal conviction, the introduction two months ago of public votes on the stripping of parliamentary privileges means such brazen disregard of judicial proceedings may happen less often in future.
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