In the face of opposition attempts to derail her government, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is participating in a series of meetings with political leaders allied with her Workers’ Party. Her efforts to mend relations with the parties that make up the ruling coalition come after a sharp drop in popularity as conservative factions ramp up the pressure. Nevertheless, in recent days Brazil’s business leaders have announced their willingness to work with Rousseff in order to avoid a political crisis that could further damage Brazil’s sluggish economy. teleSUR