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August 26, 2016

Brazilian Senate Begins Rousseff's Impeachment Trial
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The Brazilian Senate has begun the impeachment trial against President
Dilma Rousseff, who was suspended earlier this year in what many are
calling a coup. Her impeachment stems from accusations she tampered with
government accounts to hide a budget deficit. The Brazilian group
Transparency Brazil says 60 percent of Brazilian lawmakers are currently
under criminal investigation or have already been convicted of crimes
ranging from corruption to election fraud. Rousseff is slated to testify
on Monday.


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