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Brazil impeachment: Rousseff appeals to Supreme Court
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has asked the Supreme Court to block impeachment proceedings against her — in a final attempt to stop the process hours before a crucial Senate vote. Ms Rousseff's lawyers alleged bias and irregularities. Similar attempts have been rejected by the court. Ms Rousseff could be...
Brazil leader Rousseff vows to fight on
Brazil's beleaguered President Dilma Rousseff has told she is an "innocent victim" and she will fight on as possible impeachment looms. She vowed to "keep fighting… to come back to government if the impeachment request is accepted". Ms Rousseff is accused of manipulating government accounts, which...
Brazil Rousseff: MPs set for knife-edge impeachment vote
Brazil's lower house of Congress is due to hold a crucial vote on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff over charges of manipulating government accounts for political gains. Security has been stepped up outside the building in Brasilia to prevent clashes between rival protesters. Ms Rousseff has accused her political...
Brazil’s embattled Dilma Rousseff loses PP from coalition
Another coalition partner of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has announced it is quitting, dealing a further blow to her bid to stave off impeachment. The Progressive Party (PP) said most of its 47 MPs would vote for Ms Rousseff to be impeached. Last month the PMDB, the largest party in Brazil's governing...