Tag: Dilma Rousseff

Thursday, August 25th 2016 - 08:39 UTC
Final round for Rousseff who is moving belongings to Porto Alegre; Temer readies to travel to G20 summit in China

The Brazilian Senate will open the impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff this Thursday and hear witnesses for and against the populist leader who is expected to be removed from office next week on charges of breaking budget laws.
Monday, August 22nd 2016 - 10:59 UTC
With Olympics over, Rousseff and Temer begin last chapters of survival game

With the Rio Olympics over, Brazil’s attention returns to its long-running political drama as the country’s Senate starts the final phase of suspended President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment trial, a proceeding widely expected to permanently remove her from power.
Wednesday, August 17th 2016 - 03:07 UTC
In last-ditch attempt Rousseff promises to advance elections if she's not impeached

Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff, on Tuesday pledged to open the door to an early general election if she survives an upcoming vote in the Brazilian Senate on ousting her less than half-way through her second term.
Wednesday, August 17th 2016 - 03:01 UTC
Dilma and Lula face investigation for justice obstruction, reports GloboNews

Brazilian Federal Supreme Court justice has authorized the opening of an investigation into President Dilma Rousseff and her predecessor Lula da Silva for allegedly working to obstruct the course of a sweeping corruption probe, GloboNews news channel said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 16th 2016 - 06:38 UTC
Fearful of public's reaction Temer will not attend Rio Olympics closing ceremony

Brazil's interim President Michel Temer's press office informed on late Monday that he will not attend the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, which will be held on the evening of August 21 at the world-renowned Maracana stadium.
Thursday, August 4th 2016 - 23:57 UTC
Rousseff political downfall ever so close as Senate committee recommends her removal from office

Brazilian Senate committee voted on Thursday to recommend the full upper house remove suspended president Dilma Rousseff from office in an impeachment trial, sending the nation's political drama into its end game. The decision -- passed by a vote of 14 to five -- is non-binding, but delivers Rousseff yet another setback on the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 - 07:24 UTC
Brazilian caipirinha: Rousseff impeachment and Olympics take off this week

Brazil's long-running presidential impeachment drama starts to unveil this week just as the Rio Olympics sprints out of the starting blocks. Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who is accused of breaking budgetary laws, is staying away from the opening ceremony in Rio.
Wednesday, July 27th 2016 - 14:01 UTC
Rousseff and Lula will not attend Rio Olympic Games opening

Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff and her predecessor and left-wing ally Lula da Silva will boycott the opening ceremony at the Rio Olympics, officials have said. Their absence at the 5 August ceremony highlights the political crisis in Brazil, with Rousseff facing possible removal from office in an impeachment trial shortly after the Games end.
Friday, June 24th 2016 - 09:03 UTC
Brazil Lower House passes bill allowing foreigners 100% stake of national carriers

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved this week an executive order allowing foreign investors 100% ownership of Brazilian airlines, compared to the current 20% limit, although the implementation depends on approval from the Senate.
Friday, June 24th 2016 - 08:58 UTC
Two presidents at opening of Rio Olympics in August

Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's suspended president, will be invited to the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics on August 5, the organizing committee said Thursday. Rousseff has been replaced by vice-president Michel Temer pending her impeachment trial over allegations of fiddling government accounts.