After months of speculation, mudslinging and debate, the embattled Brazilian President's fate is now in the hands of her country's Senate, which is scheduled to vote on whether impeachment proceedings against her should begin. If a simple majority votes for the motion, Dilma Rousseff will be forced to leave the country's presidential palace for 180 days and face an impeachment trial. It's not looking good for the once-popular Brazilian leader, who now faces allegations that she broke budget laws. To help us discuss this matter we are now joined on the line by:
• Tom Wheeler Research associate at the South African Institute for International Affairs
• Andre Thomas-Haussen: Political Science and Law Expert at the University of South Africa
