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Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff condemns impeachment 'coup' – live Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff condemns impeachment 'coup' – live
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Temer lauded the importance of the slogan on national flag “Order and Progress,” during his first speech.
Brazil’s new president said he hadn’t expected it to be such a raucous celebration during the swearing in (thanks to the large crowds and constant cheering), noting that it was a time for seriousness.
I declare my absolute institutional respect to Madam Dilma Rousseff. We need to restore respect to institutional decorum
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In Rio di Janeiro, some residents of Jardim Botânico - a middle class neighorbood just next to the fancy beach ‘burbs of Copacabana and Leblon - are creating their own protest during Temer’s speech.
A panelaço (ppl banging pots & pans) threatens to drown out Temer in my middle class Rio 'hood - wasn't expecting that. Getting bigger
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Inside, Temer is still giving his first talk as president, but is struggling with his voice. Clearly the long night of the impeachment has caught up with him, his voice cracking constantly and at times unable to speak.
Temer referenced Lava Joto, the corruption investigation, and said it must be protected.
Michel Temer is literally choking on his own voice in his first speech as Brazil's new head of state. Not at all symbolic
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Female protesters attempting to enter the presidential palace were sprayed with tear gas by police, according to reporters outside.
The women were attempted to enter where president Michel Temer is currently speaking.
This video apparently shows when the team from Globo, a major broadcaster, were struck.
O momento do ataque contra a equipe da Globo pic.twitter.com/nE4U5DCJhQ
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New president Temer is now speaking, with a lot of emphasis on building the economy.New president Temer is now speaking, with a lot of emphasis on building the economy.
Temer: my first word to Brazilian people is "confidence". Says will recuperate economy.Temer: my first word to Brazilian people is "confidence". Says will recuperate economy.
But he notes that he knows Brazil is a poor country and that social protections will remain to protect the needy.But he notes that he knows Brazil is a poor country and that social protections will remain to protect the needy.
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The new ministers - 22 of them, all male - are being sworn into their roles.The new ministers - 22 of them, all male - are being sworn into their roles.
A lot of testosterone in the Palacio do Planalto now, I can't see any women in the picture with Michel Temer, his ministers and allies.A lot of testosterone in the Palacio do Planalto now, I can't see any women in the picture with Michel Temer, his ministers and allies.
A livefeed from Globo shows a very crowded room of men cheering and occasionally signing pieces of paper to become a minister.A livefeed from Globo shows a very crowded room of men cheering and occasionally signing pieces of paper to become a minister.
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Just in case you weren’t sure, Temer was announced officially to reporters.Just in case you weren’t sure, Temer was announced officially to reporters.
"Senhores e senhoras, o presidente da republica, Michel Temer""Senhores e senhoras, o presidente da republica, Michel Temer"
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Michel Temer finally arrives at the presidential palace to speak to reporters for the first time as president of Brazil.Michel Temer finally arrives at the presidential palace to speak to reporters for the first time as president of Brazil.
Fireworks outside presidential palace as Temer enters to all the smartphones in BrazilFireworks outside presidential palace as Temer enters to all the smartphones in Brazil
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Hopefully Temer’s first presidential press conference goes better than a radio interview he did today, where he mistook an Argentinian radio presenter for the country’s president, Mauricio Macri.Hopefully Temer’s first presidential press conference goes better than a radio interview he did today, where he mistook an Argentinian radio presenter for the country’s president, Mauricio Macri.
“How are you President? ... I want to visit you soon,” Temer told a reporter from the El Mundo radio station, according to a Reuters report.“How are you President? ... I want to visit you soon,” Temer told a reporter from the El Mundo radio station, according to a Reuters report.
Temer was not informed of his confusion during the interview.Temer was not informed of his confusion during the interview.
When questioned about how the impeachment proceedings and drama was unfolding, Temer said he felt “very calm ... concerned about the situation, but we’re going to face it with a lot of enthusiasm.”When questioned about how the impeachment proceedings and drama was unfolding, Temer said he felt “very calm ... concerned about the situation, but we’re going to face it with a lot of enthusiasm.”
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A small crowd of protesters have gathered outside the building in Brasilia where Michel Temer will soon host his first press conference as interim president.A small crowd of protesters have gathered outside the building in Brasilia where Michel Temer will soon host his first press conference as interim president.
Size of anti-Temer demo outside Gov building before his first press conference: very small. pic.twitter.com/5gpOevkzUNSize of anti-Temer demo outside Gov building before his first press conference: very small. pic.twitter.com/5gpOevkzUN
Inside, journalists are filling up the room in anticipation of his first speech.Inside, journalists are filling up the room in anticipation of his first speech.
Lots of ppl @ #Temer's first appearance as sitting #Brazil president pic.twitter.com/8ku4DeSlL0Lots of ppl @ #Temer's first appearance as sitting #Brazil president pic.twitter.com/8ku4DeSlL0
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Intimate photographs stolen from president Temer's wifeIntimate photographs stolen from president Temer's wife
Barely one day as president, and already interim president Michel Temer is hit with a scandal. It seems someone hacked the phone and internet accounts of Marcela Temer, the new first lady of Brazil, stole intimate photographs (it’s unknown exactly what the pictures show), and then attempted to extort the Temers.Barely one day as president, and already interim president Michel Temer is hit with a scandal. It seems someone hacked the phone and internet accounts of Marcela Temer, the new first lady of Brazil, stole intimate photographs (it’s unknown exactly what the pictures show), and then attempted to extort the Temers.
As Reuters reports:As Reuters reports:
Brazilian police have arrested three people on charges of hacking the internet account of the wife of Brazil’s interim president and attempting to extort money after stealing intimate photographs, the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper said on Thursday.Brazilian police have arrested three people on charges of hacking the internet account of the wife of Brazil’s interim president and attempting to extort money after stealing intimate photographs, the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper said on Thursday.
The newspaper said that police had arrested the hacker, his wife and his sister-in-law on Wednesday. A police spokesman declined to comment, saying that the case was ongoing.The newspaper said that police had arrested the hacker, his wife and his sister-in-law on Wednesday. A police spokesman declined to comment, saying that the case was ongoing.
...The alleged hacker, who worked as a roofer, gained access to Marcela’s cell phone and internet accounts 30 days ago, the newspaper said. He, his wife and sister-in-law had attempted to extort money from the Temers, Folha reported. It did not name them....The alleged hacker, who worked as a roofer, gained access to Marcela’s cell phone and internet accounts 30 days ago, the newspaper said. He, his wife and sister-in-law had attempted to extort money from the Temers, Folha reported. It did not name them.
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Brazil’s interim president Michel Temer, who was vice-president under Dilma Rousseff, will soon address the public. While we wait for that, let’s have a little look at some juicy tidbits on the new president.Brazil’s interim president Michel Temer, who was vice-president under Dilma Rousseff, will soon address the public. While we wait for that, let’s have a little look at some juicy tidbits on the new president.
From a Guardian profile published last month:From a Guardian profile published last month:
Compared with the colorful firebrands that make the most noise in the Brazilian political world, the 75-year-old constitutional lawyer cuts a quiet and somewhat gothic figure with grey, slicked-back hair, a stately bearing and a young beauty queen of a wife who has her husband’s name tattooed on her neck.Compared with the colorful firebrands that make the most noise in the Brazilian political world, the 75-year-old constitutional lawyer cuts a quiet and somewhat gothic figure with grey, slicked-back hair, a stately bearing and a young beauty queen of a wife who has her husband’s name tattooed on her neck.
...The youngest of eight children in a family of Lebanese Christians who migrated to São Paulo in the 1920s, Temer studied law and entered congress in 1987. A calm and methodical organiser and moderator, he quickly rose to a senior position in a party known for dealmaking rather than ideology....The youngest of eight children in a family of Lebanese Christians who migrated to São Paulo in the 1920s, Temer studied law and entered congress in 1987. A calm and methodical organiser and moderator, he quickly rose to a senior position in a party known for dealmaking rather than ideology.
For reasons unknown, the internet does not have a clear photo of the Temer tattoo.For reasons unknown, the internet does not have a clear photo of the Temer tattoo.
From a Washington Post profile published earlier today:From a Washington Post profile published earlier today:
He is the author of Anonymous Intimacy, a book of sensual verses inspired by his wife, Marcela, who was a 20 year-old aspiring beauty queen when she became Temer’s third wife in 2003.He is the author of Anonymous Intimacy, a book of sensual verses inspired by his wife, Marcela, who was a 20 year-old aspiring beauty queen when she became Temer’s third wife in 2003.
...He is sometimes mocked as “The Butler” because he is said to resemble a character in a campy horror movie, and is the kind of restrained figure who seems to knows much but say little in public....He is sometimes mocked as “The Butler” because he is said to resemble a character in a campy horror movie, and is the kind of restrained figure who seems to knows much but say little in public.
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A report says Globo, a major TV network in Brazil, has asked its stars to “go lightly” in public on social media about the Senate’s vote on impeachment proceedings.A report says Globo, a major TV network in Brazil, has asked its stars to “go lightly” in public on social media about the Senate’s vote on impeachment proceedings.
But Globo presenter and actress Monica Iozzi is tweeting and posting about the impeachment, including this retweet of a message written by actress (formerly in Globo telenovelas) Patricia Pillar.But Globo presenter and actress Monica Iozzi is tweeting and posting about the impeachment, including this retweet of a message written by actress (formerly in Globo telenovelas) Patricia Pillar.
Usurpador da República pic.twitter.com/QNECLzcjmPUsurpador da República pic.twitter.com/QNECLzcjmP
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Journalist Glenn Greenwald, who lives just outside of Rio de Janeiro, insinuates in this tweet that the impeachment of Rousseff was simply a move by opponents to oust her party from power.Journalist Glenn Greenwald, who lives just outside of Rio de Janeiro, insinuates in this tweet that the impeachment of Rousseff was simply a move by opponents to oust her party from power.
If you were a PT opponent, what would you do in the face of 13 years of this? Just accept it? Or find another way? pic.twitter.com/wUqavwQjwCIf you were a PT opponent, what would you do in the face of 13 years of this? Just accept it? Or find another way? pic.twitter.com/wUqavwQjwC
PT refers to the Workers Party, the center-left party that has ruled the country since 2002.PT refers to the Workers Party, the center-left party that has ruled the country since 2002.
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The Cato Institute, a libertiarian think tank created by the billionaire Koch brothers, says the impeachment proceedings against Rousseff offer a rare chance for politicians to be held accountable against corruption.The Cato Institute, a libertiarian think tank created by the billionaire Koch brothers, says the impeachment proceedings against Rousseff offer a rare chance for politicians to be held accountable against corruption.
Ian Vasquez, director of the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, said in a statement:Ian Vasquez, director of the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, said in a statement:
Nobody is surprised that corruption exists at high levels in Brazil. The real story in Brazil is that institutional and policy changes in that country over the past several decades have led to a situation in which some of the most powerful member’s of Brazil’s political establishment and business elite are now being legally tried and convicted for wrongdoing. All of Latin America is watching in surprise at, and applauding, this level of accountability that judicial systems in the region rarely attain. The coming impeachment of Rousseff will not solve Brazil’s problems, but the strengthening of the rule of law that it represents puts the country on a stronger path for stability and development.Nobody is surprised that corruption exists at high levels in Brazil. The real story in Brazil is that institutional and policy changes in that country over the past several decades have led to a situation in which some of the most powerful member’s of Brazil’s political establishment and business elite are now being legally tried and convicted for wrongdoing. All of Latin America is watching in surprise at, and applauding, this level of accountability that judicial systems in the region rarely attain. The coming impeachment of Rousseff will not solve Brazil’s problems, but the strengthening of the rule of law that it represents puts the country on a stronger path for stability and development.
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Here’s a rundown of President Temer’s new cabinet.Here’s a rundown of President Temer’s new cabinet.
Brazil's new agriculture minister, Blairo Maggi, is a billionaire soy tycoon. I spoke to him once. From my book: pic.twitter.com/vQtVbHUUh0Brazil's new agriculture minister, Blairo Maggi, is a billionaire soy tycoon. I spoke to him once. From my book: pic.twitter.com/vQtVbHUUh0
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During Dilma Rousseff’s last hours in office, supporters of her impeachment trial and pro-Rousseff campaigners gathered outside the Brazilian congress to await the senate vote. Reporter Ana Terra Athayde was there.During Dilma Rousseff’s last hours in office, supporters of her impeachment trial and pro-Rousseff campaigners gathered outside the Brazilian congress to await the senate vote. Reporter Ana Terra Athayde was there.
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Interim president Michel Temer released the names of his cabinet team.Interim president Michel Temer released the names of his cabinet team.
But after the country’s first female president, the new round of ministers is distinctly male.But after the country’s first female president, the new round of ministers is distinctly male.
Michel Temer is Brazil's new President and he's already under fire for all white male Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/qpRZHTSfyzMichel Temer is Brazil's new President and he's already under fire for all white male Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/qpRZHTSfyz
A great Portuguese portmanteau: Michel Temer's all-male cabinet, the misogynistry https://t.co/j8Xf9GipEGA great Portuguese portmanteau: Michel Temer's all-male cabinet, the misogynistry https://t.co/j8Xf9GipEG
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In a just released video, Dilma Rousseff declares there is “no reason” for her to be impeached as, she says, she committed no crime, received no bribes and wasn’t involved in corruption.In a just released video, Dilma Rousseff declares there is “no reason” for her to be impeached as, she says, she committed no crime, received no bribes and wasn’t involved in corruption.
She called the Senate’s vote to begin an impeachment trial of her a “decisive moment for Brazilian democracy and our future as a nation.”She called the Senate’s vote to begin an impeachment trial of her a “decisive moment for Brazilian democracy and our future as a nation.”
“What is at play is the future of the country,” said Rousseff, who said her impeachment was “fraudulent” and a “true blow to democracy.”“What is at play is the future of the country,” said Rousseff, who said her impeachment was “fraudulent” and a “true blow to democracy.”
She notes in the video that 54 million Brazilians voted to elect her president and that those votes should be respected.She notes in the video that 54 million Brazilians voted to elect her president and that those votes should be respected.
Rousseff said her opponents have fought her presidency since the beginning and openly conspired to impeach her, and that their actions resulted in constant political instability that has affected the country’s economy.Rousseff said her opponents have fought her presidency since the beginning and openly conspired to impeach her, and that their actions resulted in constant political instability that has affected the country’s economy.
“My government has been a target of intense and incessant sabotage,” said Rousseff.“My government has been a target of intense and incessant sabotage,” said Rousseff.
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