In the midst of the Summer Olympics Brazil is suffering not just from the urgency to prepare itself for a global event but has been confronted by tough grip of political and social turmoil. The South American giants President, Dilma Rousseff has had a rather shaky second term which has now lead to her being confronted with the possibility of impeachment.

One of the causes for her essential disapproval in the nation lies in her political allies and their potential involvement in an extensive corruption and money laundering scandal known as “Car Wash”. Currently Rousseff has not been implicated in the investigation and denies that she had any involvement or knowledge of any corruption. Though her ties to her predecessor Lula da Silva, who is currently facing charges of corruption has formed an initial crisis for herself and her government.

Not to long after President Rousseff had chosen Lula da Silva as her formal Chief of Staff. This means he cannot be prosecuted unless from the nations highest ruling court. With Rousseff’s appointment of Lula protests ensued throughout the nation calling for their presidents resignation. Along with this other protests followed from pro government supporters who side with Rousseff’s governments focus on the challenges of inequality that has been a rather untouched though important issue in the country’s past.

Adding onto the list is the country being ground zero for the Zika, a Virus in the family of Ebola and the Yellow Fever. The Virus is initially spread through mosquito’s but can also be transmitted sexually or even into mother’s infants during pregnancy. There has been thousands of reported cases of the virus and it’s still on the rise.

Adding fuel to the fire is just last year Brazil’s economy shrank by 3.8%, with its business and consumers confidence low. Rousseff’s opponents state that the president has mishandled the management of the economy and have brought to attention that the stock market index has risen at times when the media appears to favor her impeachment. Though Rousseff’s defenders have stated that she has not committed any charge that many have pushed for.

Following up a total of 367 lawmakers in Brazilian parliament’s lower house voted to impeach President Rousseff. This was more than two-thirds majority required by law. Though if the senate shall take on the case of impeaching Rousseff she will be required to step down from office for a period of 180 days or less so the Senate can examine the case. This will mean Vice President Michel Temer shall assume presidency. Although Temer himself is facing impeachment in a corruption case involving his party, the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB).

With the country severed into two distinctive sides it’s unclear the of the future to come. The important thing that she brought to mind is if President Rousseff is removed from office would stability follow? If she is not impeached how will she and her government move forward with the many obstacles they must face to overcome them?