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This R&D provides an update on Brazil’s turbulent political situation.  Protests are growing against President Dilma Rousseff as Brazil’s Congress weighs whether or not to impeach her.  Meanwhile, Rousseff recently appointed former President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva as her chief of staff, a move that critics say was meant to shield da Silva from prosecution for corruption allegations.  Rousseff and da Silva warn that a coup is imminent, but Brazilians appear angry about growing economic difficulties and losses at the state oil company Petrobras.  The political nightmare is made worse by the upcoming Summer Olympics, which will take place in Rio in August.