Weekly Report - 26 November 2015 (WR-15-47)

Eduardo Cunha, the speaker of the federal lower chamber of congress from the Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (PMDB), finds himself increasingly isolated in his struggle to avoid losing his political rights. Politicians from a wide range of parties have taken to the floor of congress to demand his removal. At present, Cunha has enough allies and resourcefulness to delay the work of the ethics committee that is investigating his case. However, the use of these stalling tactics is raising the ire of many colleagues and perhaps making his ouster more likely.