angelburst29
The Living Force
I have been following this process of impeachment of President Rousseff. I'm of the impression, she was targeted because of her involvement in BRICS and close ties with Russia and other Member Countries. As far as her acting duties as President of Brazil, without getting into a wide range of specifics, she was working towards development in Trade Agreements and economic reforms to enhance living conditions. Her impeachment makes no sense and I think they stacked the cards against her, without solid evidence?
Brazilian Senate to Hold Vote on Rousseff Impeachment on Wednesday Morning
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044799457/rousseff-impeachment-senate-vote.html
Brazil’s Supreme Court President Ricardo Lewandowski had held consultations with senators and was ready to schedule the special session for the vote on 11 a.m. local time (14:00 GMT), the Globo news portal reported on Tuesday.
The portal added that if 54 senators voted for the impeachment, Rousseff would be removed from office, otherwise the impeachment would be terminated and she would resume the presidency. In May, the upper house of the Brazilian parliament voted 55-22 to start impeachment proceedings against Rousseff after she was accused of concealing the country’s budget deficit ahead of the 2014 election. Rousseff regards the impeachment proceedings as an illegal coup attempt. Rousseff has been suspended from office for 180 days. Vice President Michel Temer has being fulfilling the functions of the presidency during that period.
Michel Temer Sworn In as Brazil's President After Rousseff Impeachment
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044830476/temer-sworn-in.html
Rousseff's vice president, Temer has served as acting president since May, when her impeachment indictment began. He will now serve as president through 2018.
The Brazilian Senate voted 61-20 to impeach Rousseff earlier on Wednesday, following three days of debate. The former president faced charges of corruption. She denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. "These are pretexts to overthrow a legitimate government through an impeachment crime without responsibility," she said. "We are one step closer to a serious institutional breakdown. We are one step closer to achieving a real coup." While Rousseff could have been barred from seeking future public office for eight years according to Brazilian law, the Senate determined that she will maintain her political rights.
Despite Impeachment, Brazil's Rousseff Not Banned From Seeking Political Office
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044826881/brazil-rousseff-post-impeachment.html
According to Brazilian law, Rousseff could have been barred from serving in a public office for the next eight years. Two-thirds of the Senate had to vote in favor of banning Rousseff from political office in order for the measure to pass, but fell short. 42 senators voted to preserve her political rights, while 36 voted against. Three senators abstained.
Earlier on Wednesday, 61 senators voted to remove her from office, with only 20 senators voting against. Acting president Michel Temer will be sworn in as her replacement later on Wednesday. The Brazilian leader faced accusations of corruption, though she denied the charges, calling them politically motivated.
"These are pretexts to overthrow a legitimate government through an impeachment crime without criminal responsibility" she said. "We are one step closer to a serious institutoinal breakdown. We are one step closer to achieving a real coup."
A number of demonstrations were held during Rousseff's trial, with protesters showing their support for her administration.
Powder Keg: Brazil Will 'Explode' if Dilma Rousseff is Kicked Out of Office
http://sputniknews.com/politics/20160827/1044683576/dilma-impechment.html
Dr. Francisco Dominguez, head of the Latin American Studies department at Middlesex University, UK, told Radio Sputnik's Brian Becker that it is not yet clear whether the Senate will confirm the impeachment. According to recent reports, 48 out of 81 senators have declared publicly that they are in favor of impeaching the democratically-elected Rousseff, and 18 are said to be against. A vote to impeach by 54 senators is required to end Rousseff's political career. The uncertainty is primarily the result of pressure from the street and a mass movement in Brazil, Dominguez said. Rousseff is mobilizing, traveling around the country, staging rallies and garnering more support than she had when was a sitting president. "She is becoming extremely popular. Although she went down the polls at some point in past, now she has reinvigorated herself."
The senators face a problem, as many are known to be corrupt and, if they do not impeach Rousseff, they are likely to face charges and investigations, Dominguez said.
Moreover, Rousseff has said that she will initiate a general election to seek "new blood" in both the Congress and the Senate if she is reinstated.
"You can imagine the fright [of] the people who are in the position of privilege right now," Dominguez said.
Yet, if the enormously popular Rousseff is impeached, the current neoliberal interim government will find itself isolated, Dominguez said, as many countries "will come up and say they will not recognize the government coming out from this undemocratic process." Either way, Brazil is in for a rough ride.
The upper house of the Brazilian parliament will hold a vote on impeachment of country's suspended President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday morning, local media reported.
Brazilian Senate to Hold Vote on Rousseff Impeachment on Wednesday Morning
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044799457/rousseff-impeachment-senate-vote.html
Brazil’s Supreme Court President Ricardo Lewandowski had held consultations with senators and was ready to schedule the special session for the vote on 11 a.m. local time (14:00 GMT), the Globo news portal reported on Tuesday.
The portal added that if 54 senators voted for the impeachment, Rousseff would be removed from office, otherwise the impeachment would be terminated and she would resume the presidency. In May, the upper house of the Brazilian parliament voted 55-22 to start impeachment proceedings against Rousseff after she was accused of concealing the country’s budget deficit ahead of the 2014 election. Rousseff regards the impeachment proceedings as an illegal coup attempt. Rousseff has been suspended from office for 180 days. Vice President Michel Temer has being fulfilling the functions of the presidency during that period.
In the wake of Dilma Rousseff's impeachment, Michel Temer has officially been sworn in as Brazil's new president.
Michel Temer Sworn In as Brazil's President After Rousseff Impeachment
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044830476/temer-sworn-in.html
Rousseff's vice president, Temer has served as acting president since May, when her impeachment indictment began. He will now serve as president through 2018.
The Brazilian Senate voted 61-20 to impeach Rousseff earlier on Wednesday, following three days of debate. The former president faced charges of corruption. She denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. "These are pretexts to overthrow a legitimate government through an impeachment crime without responsibility," she said. "We are one step closer to a serious institutional breakdown. We are one step closer to achieving a real coup." While Rousseff could have been barred from seeking future public office for eight years according to Brazilian law, the Senate determined that she will maintain her political rights.
After voting to impeach President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday, a second vote in the Brazilian Senate has determined that Rousseff will be allowed to seek further political office.
Despite Impeachment, Brazil's Rousseff Not Banned From Seeking Political Office
http://sputniknews.com/latam/20160831/1044826881/brazil-rousseff-post-impeachment.html
According to Brazilian law, Rousseff could have been barred from serving in a public office for the next eight years. Two-thirds of the Senate had to vote in favor of banning Rousseff from political office in order for the measure to pass, but fell short. 42 senators voted to preserve her political rights, while 36 voted against. Three senators abstained.
Earlier on Wednesday, 61 senators voted to remove her from office, with only 20 senators voting against. Acting president Michel Temer will be sworn in as her replacement later on Wednesday. The Brazilian leader faced accusations of corruption, though she denied the charges, calling them politically motivated.
"These are pretexts to overthrow a legitimate government through an impeachment crime without criminal responsibility" she said. "We are one step closer to a serious institutoinal breakdown. We are one step closer to achieving a real coup."
A number of demonstrations were held during Rousseff's trial, with protesters showing their support for her administration.
The Brazilian Senate opened its impeachment trial against President Dilma Rousseff on Thursday, with Rousseff expected to take the stand on Monday.
Powder Keg: Brazil Will 'Explode' if Dilma Rousseff is Kicked Out of Office
http://sputniknews.com/politics/20160827/1044683576/dilma-impechment.html
Dr. Francisco Dominguez, head of the Latin American Studies department at Middlesex University, UK, told Radio Sputnik's Brian Becker that it is not yet clear whether the Senate will confirm the impeachment. According to recent reports, 48 out of 81 senators have declared publicly that they are in favor of impeaching the democratically-elected Rousseff, and 18 are said to be against. A vote to impeach by 54 senators is required to end Rousseff's political career. The uncertainty is primarily the result of pressure from the street and a mass movement in Brazil, Dominguez said. Rousseff is mobilizing, traveling around the country, staging rallies and garnering more support than she had when was a sitting president. "She is becoming extremely popular. Although she went down the polls at some point in past, now she has reinvigorated herself."
The senators face a problem, as many are known to be corrupt and, if they do not impeach Rousseff, they are likely to face charges and investigations, Dominguez said.
Moreover, Rousseff has said that she will initiate a general election to seek "new blood" in both the Congress and the Senate if she is reinstated.
"You can imagine the fright [of] the people who are in the position of privilege right now," Dominguez said.
Yet, if the enormously popular Rousseff is impeached, the current neoliberal interim government will find itself isolated, Dominguez said, as many countries "will come up and say they will not recognize the government coming out from this undemocratic process." Either way, Brazil is in for a rough ride.