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Dilma Rousseff. Reuters

Brazil’s Suspended Leader Says Impeachment is a Coup

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 13, 2016 | World

Brasilia, London – In a historic move that ended 13 years of leftist rule in the biggest Latin American state, Brazil’s Senate voted on Thursday to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, who was immediately suspended for 180 days pending a trial for using accounting...

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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff talking to the Vice President Michel Temer, who will take over the rule next month

Lebanon Gets Ready to Celebrate Temer’s Nearing Brazilian Presidency

by Paula Astih | Apr 20, 2016 | World

Beirut-Lebanese people are following with concern and pride every step taken by the Lebanese Michel Temer to take over the Brazilian presidency next month after impeaching the current President Dilma Rousseff, who has been accused of being involved in corruption...

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President Dilma Rousseff

Brazilian Parliament Votes to Decide President Rousseff’s Fate

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 18, 2016 | World

Brasília-The Brazilian Parliament held a session on Sunday as lawmakers continued a rowdy marathon debate to determine which deputies will vote on impeachment against the President of the country Dilma Rousseff. Opposition to Rousseff has increased in recent months,...

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Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff reacts during the inauguration of the new Minister of Tourism Henrique Eduardo Alves at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, on April 16, 2015. (Reuters/Ueslei Marcelino)

Brazilian vice president sees no impeachment case against Rousseff

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 21, 2015 | World

Lisbon, Reuters—Brazil’s vice president has dismissed the possibility that President Dilma Rousseff could soon be impeached for breaking fiscal responsibility laws, telling a Portuguese newspaper that the case against her was just in its early stages. A ruling...