Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Awaits Senate’s Impeachment Vote



New York Times: Dilma Rousseff Awaits Brazilian Senate’s Impeachment Vote

BRASÍLIA — President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil broke from her routine on what may be her last day in office, trading her usual morning bike ride for a walk in the gardens around her residence among the rheas — the tall, flightless birds that endure on the country’s tropical savannas.

Aides to Ms. Rousseff, whose fate is expected to be decided on Wednesday by an impeachment vote in the Senate, described the halls of her palaces as a mixture of grim resignation with a dash of gallows humor.

The party’s over, they said.

Some are already looking for new jobs. Others just seem to be relieved that the long battle is almost over.

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WNU Editor: It looks like this is going to be her last official day as president.

More News On Brazil's Political Crisis

Brazil supreme court rejects Dilma Rousseff's last minute appeal – live -- The Guardian
Brazil Impeachment Live Updates: Watch Senate Vote Live Stream As President Dilma Rousseff Waits Possible Suspension -- IBTimes
Future of Brazil’s president on the line in key Senate vote -- AP
Brazil's Senate debates impeachment trial for President Rousseff -- Reuters
Brazil Impeachment Vote May Spell Rousseff's Last Day on Job -- Bloomberg
A Look at Effort to Impeach Brazil's First Female President That She Calls a Coup -- ABC news
Brazilian Shares Rise, Real Strengthens as Senate Votes on Impeachment -- WSJ

1 comment:

James said...

WNU,
"It looks like this is going to be her last official day as president."
I wouldn't bet on it.