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How Brazilians reacted to the Impeachment

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

First reactions from the streets of Brazil after the news broke that Congress had voted to initiate an impeachment proceeding against President Dilma Rousseff:

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Easily Confused (57) Coup in Brazil

Posted on 2016-04-18 by Andreas Moser

1889, that was a coup when the military toppled the Brazilian emperor Pedro II and forced him into exile. 1964, that was a coup which lead to 20 years of military dictatorship. 2016, that is, contrary to some angry rhetoric and calls of “coup” … Continue reading →

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