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Dilma Rousseff: senate votes to impeach Brazil's president - live Brazil president Dilma Rousseff suspended after impeachment vote - live
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These photographs of the marathon Senate session and voting are worth a look.
As fotos da Agência Senado da sessão histórica estão bem legais, vê só. https://t.co/JIiBnvSExx
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Senator Humberto Costa of the Workers Party talks about the vote and future opposition to the government of Michel Temer:
Após a votação, o senador Humberto Costa explicou como será a oposiçao ao governo de Michel Temer - https://t.co/SzAfpFFE2F
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So what do we know about Vice President Michel Temer, the man poised to become Brazil’s new leader? Reuters have put together a brief biography of a man who has spent decades in politics and is known for his quiet yet calculating demeanour, fine suits, and a penchant for poetry.
While Rousseff is known for her ‘in-your-face’ style, those who have worked with Temer say he is serene and possesses a rare trait in Brazilian politics - the patience to listen to allies and adversaries alike.
The challenge before him is daunting. Brazil is mired in its worst recession since the 1930s and he will have to make rapid moves to restore confidence. Rousseff and her ruling Workers Party (PT) have branded Temer a traitor and say that impeachment amounts to a coup.
Temer bitterly broke with Rousseff five months ago, accusing her of sidelining him. He has already chosen several key ministers who are heavy hitters in Brazil’s political and business classes and will clearly take a more liberal economic approach than the leftist Rousseff.
He honed his craft over several years in Brazil’s bare-knuckle lower house of Congress, where he was an ally to both centrist President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Temer, 75, earned a reputation for remaining above the fray. He rarely raises his voice, is said not to curse and refrains from the wild gesticulation and theatrics his peers employ during debates.
“Temer is assertive, but not aggressive. He speaks, but not too much. He’s restrained. Yet he has shown he can negotiate with anyone, on the right or left,” said Eliane Cantanhede, a political commentator with the Estado de S.Paulo newspaper and Globo TV who has covered the vice president for decades.
Supporters enthused that this would enable him to get things done. “He builds political bridges and will be able to win the congressional support to carry out the reforms needed to revive our economy and political system,” said Deputy Darcisio Perondi, a member of Temer’s Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB) who has known the vice president for two decades.
But there are some doubts even among those eager to see a change. Though Brazil’s stock markets and currency rallied at the prospect of a business-friendly Temer government, some investors have voiced concern at his low-profile leadership style.
They worry he will not be assertive enough to control a politically chaotic moment, and that he will not be able to withstand the ferocious opposition the PT has vowed awaits what it considers to be an illegitimate government.
Michel Temer will be president for at least the next six months, including during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Apparently loves the shot put
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Fireworks are reportedly going off in Brazil.
Fireworks in Brasília as Brazil wakes up to interim president Michel Temer.
People woken by fireworks and tooting of car horns at 6:30 am in parts of São Paulo as celebrations begin over ousting of Dilma Rousseff.
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Read Jonathan Watts’ full report on Dilma Rousseff’s suspension from office, what one politician called the “saddest day for Brazil’s young democracy”:Read Jonathan Watts’ full report on Dilma Rousseff’s suspension from office, what one politician called the “saddest day for Brazil’s young democracy”:
Related: Brazil president Dilma Rousseff suspended from office as senate votes to impeachRelated: Brazil president Dilma Rousseff suspended from office as senate votes to impeach
Less than halfway through her elected mandate, Dilma Rousseff has been stripped of her presidential duties for at least six months after senators voted 55-22 to impeach her and put her on trial.Less than halfway through her elected mandate, Dilma Rousseff has been stripped of her presidential duties for at least six months after senators voted 55-22 to impeach her and put her on trial.
After what one politician called the “saddest day for Brazil’s young democracy”, a majority of the senators voted after a late-running impeachment debate that they would vote to suspend the Workers’ party leader, putting economic problems, political paralysis and alleged fiscal irregularities ahead of the 54 million votes that put her in office.After what one politician called the “saddest day for Brazil’s young democracy”, a majority of the senators voted after a late-running impeachment debate that they would vote to suspend the Workers’ party leader, putting economic problems, political paralysis and alleged fiscal irregularities ahead of the 54 million votes that put her in office.
Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, will have to step aside for at least six months while she is tried in the upper house for allegedly manipulating government accounts ahead of the previous election. Her judges will be senators, many of whom are accused of more serious crimes.Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, will have to step aside for at least six months while she is tried in the upper house for allegedly manipulating government accounts ahead of the previous election. Her judges will be senators, many of whom are accused of more serious crimes.
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Here is the latest take from the Associated Press on the voting results, which is seen as a victory for the pro-impeachment camp.Here is the latest take from the Associated Press on the voting results, which is seen as a victory for the pro-impeachment camp.
Brazil’s Senate has voted 55-22 to impeach the South American giant’s first woman president.Brazil’s Senate has voted 55-22 to impeach the South American giant’s first woman president.
President Dilma Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to hide large budget deficits.President Dilma Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to hide large budget deficits.
Rousseff will be suspended and replaced for up to six months by Vice President Michel Temer pending a trial in the Senate. The trial will determine whether Rousseff can serve out her second term, or whether her ally-turned-enemy, Temer, will remain in the top job through the December 2018 end of the term.Rousseff will be suspended and replaced for up to six months by Vice President Michel Temer pending a trial in the Senate. The trial will determine whether Rousseff can serve out her second term, or whether her ally-turned-enemy, Temer, will remain in the top job through the December 2018 end of the term.
The result represents a victory for the pro-impeachment camp. It was significantly higher than the simple majority of 41 votes needed to suspend her. It sends a signal that Rousseff faces an uphill battle to return to power.The result represents a victory for the pro-impeachment camp. It was significantly higher than the simple majority of 41 votes needed to suspend her. It sends a signal that Rousseff faces an uphill battle to return to power.
Thursday’s vote capped a marathon session in the Senate that lasted more than 20 hours.Thursday’s vote capped a marathon session in the Senate that lasted more than 20 hours.
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This is the moment the results of the vote were announced, a historic moment in Brazil that brings to end 13 years of rule by the leftist Workers Party.This is the moment the results of the vote were announced, a historic moment in Brazil that brings to end 13 years of rule by the leftist Workers Party.
Com 55 votos SIM - Dilma Rousseff é afastada da Presidência da República. RCN NEWS https://t.co/gHWNKhnIwx pic.twitter.com/WCWFSz2Sb4Com 55 votos SIM - Dilma Rousseff é afastada da Presidência da República. RCN NEWS https://t.co/gHWNKhnIwx pic.twitter.com/WCWFSz2Sb4
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The charges against Dilma Rousseff will now be investigated in committee for up to 180 days. Vice President Michel Temer will assume power during this period.The charges against Dilma Rousseff will now be investigated in committee for up to 180 days. Vice President Michel Temer will assume power during this period.
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Senate votes for suspension of RousseffSenate votes for suspension of Rousseff
The vote has concluded with 55 votes in favour of suspension and 22 against.The vote has concluded with 55 votes in favour of suspension and 22 against.
Brazil's Senate has voted to suspend president Dilma Rousseff from office by 55 to 22.Brazil's Senate has voted to suspend president Dilma Rousseff from office by 55 to 22.
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“You can vote now”, the president of the Senate says three times.“You can vote now”, the president of the Senate says three times.
And it's actually happening: Brazil impeachment vote in senate. For real, now.And it's actually happening: Brazil impeachment vote in senate. For real, now.
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"Cada qual terá que responder na história por sua parte de erros ou acertos", diz presidente do @SenadoFederal #EquipeLídice"Cada qual terá que responder na história por sua parte de erros ou acertos", diz presidente do @SenadoFederal #EquipeLídice
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Cardozo warned Brazil will become the “biggest banana republic on the planet” if impeachment passes.Cardozo warned Brazil will become the “biggest banana republic on the planet” if impeachment passes.
"A se confirmar o impeachment com essas acusações, o Brasil irá se transformar numa república de bananas", diz Eduardo Cardozo"A se confirmar o impeachment com essas acusações, o Brasil irá se transformar numa república de bananas", diz Eduardo Cardozo
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A vote is imminent. You can watch a livestream below:A vote is imminent. You can watch a livestream below:
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José Eduardo Cardozo defende Dilma. Ato final. Em cerca de 15 minutos os 77 senadores presentes votam o impeachment pic.twitter.com/kp1qIh2uHnJosé Eduardo Cardozo defende Dilma. Ato final. Em cerca de 15 minutos os 77 senadores presentes votam o impeachment pic.twitter.com/kp1qIh2uHn
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Speeches from senators are now over, and the Attorney General Jose Eduardo Cardozo is speaking in defence of Rousseff. The vote is now nearing, with a majority expected to vote in favour of impeachment.Speeches from senators are now over, and the Attorney General Jose Eduardo Cardozo is speaking in defence of Rousseff. The vote is now nearing, with a majority expected to vote in favour of impeachment.
After 20 hours of discussion, 49 senators in favour of impeachment, 20 against. Two undefined.After 20 hours of discussion, 49 senators in favour of impeachment, 20 against. Two undefined.
“There’s no crime of responsibility” says attorney general, Jose Cardozo, for the 1736454th time.“There’s no crime of responsibility” says attorney general, Jose Cardozo, for the 1736454th time.
Brazil Attorney General Cardozo now speaking in final defense of #Dilma in senate. He's been 1 of most impressive figures thru this processBrazil Attorney General Cardozo now speaking in final defense of #Dilma in senate. He's been 1 of most impressive figures thru this process
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
In a session of the Senate in Brasilia now around 20 hours long, senators have been making speeches ahead of a vote that will decide whether President Dilma Rousseff will be suspended from her role.In a session of the Senate in Brasilia now around 20 hours long, senators have been making speeches ahead of a vote that will decide whether President Dilma Rousseff will be suspended from her role.
I’m now handing over the live blog to my colleague Nadia Khomami in London, who’ll continue to bring you updates through the official vote and beyond. Thanks for reading.I’m now handing over the live blog to my colleague Nadia Khomami in London, who’ll continue to bring you updates through the official vote and beyond. Thanks for reading.
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Jonathan WattsJonathan Watts
Less than halfway through her elected mandate, Dilma Rousseff appears set to be stripped of her presidential duties for at least six months after a majority of senators said they would vote to impeach her and put her on trial.Less than halfway through her elected mandate, Dilma Rousseff appears set to be stripped of her presidential duties for at least six months after a majority of senators said they would vote to impeach her and put her on trial.
After what one politician called the “saddest night for Brazil’s young democracy”, more than half of the 81 senators declared in a late-running impeachment debate that they would vote to suspend the Workers’ party leader, putting economic problems, political paralysis and alleged fiscal irregularities ahead of the 54 million votes that put her in office.After what one politician called the “saddest night for Brazil’s young democracy”, more than half of the 81 senators declared in a late-running impeachment debate that they would vote to suspend the Workers’ party leader, putting economic problems, political paralysis and alleged fiscal irregularities ahead of the 54 million votes that put her in office.
A formal vote is expected in the next few hours.A formal vote is expected in the next few hours.
If all the senators vote as they have indicated, Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, will have to step aside for at least six months while she is tried in the upper house for allegedly manipulating government accounts ahead of the previous election. Her judges will be senators, many of whom are accused of more serious crimes.If all the senators vote as they have indicated, Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, will have to step aside for at least six months while she is tried in the upper house for allegedly manipulating government accounts ahead of the previous election. Her judges will be senators, many of whom are accused of more serious crimes.
Read more here:Read more here:
Related: Brazil president Dilma Rousseff set to be impeached in senate voteRelated: Brazil president Dilma Rousseff set to be impeached in senate vote
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Senator Cássio Cunha Lima tweets that he now expects the vote to take place at 7am local time (11am BST/8pm AEST/6am EDT) – more than 20 hours after the senate session started:Senator Cássio Cunha Lima tweets that he now expects the vote to take place at 7am local time (11am BST/8pm AEST/6am EDT) – more than 20 hours after the senate session started:
A sessão prossegue. Creio que a votação ocorrerá após às 7h. https://t.co/EgVzPlzGubA sessão prossegue. Creio que a votação ocorrerá após às 7h. https://t.co/EgVzPlzGub