Brazil's New Cabinet Has No Women, Drawing Social Media Backlash
Brazil's first female president was suspended on Thursday, and the man replacing her quickly installed a new Cabinet that has no women.
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Brazil's President Suspended From Office By Senate
Brazil's Senate voted overwhelmingly to try President Dilma Rousseff for alleged manipulation of the country's budget. She is now suspended as president as impeachment proceedings move forward.
Instead Of A Moment In The Sun, Brazil Faces A Perfect Storm
The Summer Olympics in Rio were supposed to be a showcase for modern, prosperous Brazil. Instead, the country is suffering a national meltdown that will now include the president's impeachment trial.
Brazil's Senate Due To Vote On President Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment
Brazilian media report that a majority of senators have said they will approve the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff — although some face scandalous allegations of their own.
Power Struggle In Brazilian Government Continues To Seesaw
The speaker of Brazil's lower house of Congress annulled last month's vote on the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. Brazil's Senate leader said he will ignore the lower house leader's decision.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Will 'Fight' Against Impeachment
The embattled president says the vote to impeach her is "an attempt at indirect election because those who want to rise to power would not have the votes to do so in a normal election."
Brazilian Lawmakers Advance Impeachment Proceedings Against Dilma Rousseff
In a landmark vote Sunday, members of the country's lower house of parliament supported impeaching the Brazilian president, who is charged with tampering with state funds.
Brazil's Lower House Starts Debating Whether To Impeach President Dilma Rousseff
Early Friday morning, the country's Supreme Court ruled it will allow the impeachment proceedings to move forward. The lower house is expected to vote on Sunday.
With The Economy Crashing, Brazilians Turn On A Once-Popular President
Dilma Rousseff was elected twice as the country's economy soared. But a bruising recession is now seen as the leading reason many Brazilians have turned against her.
Brazil's Latest Headache: Ticket Sales Lag For Rio Olympics
The Summer Games open Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, but the country's many problems seem to be turning off ticket buyers in Brazil and abroad.