Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ousted in impeachment vote

Brazil’s Senate ousted Dilma Rousseff as president Wednesday, voting to impeach the leftist leader in the culmination of a protracted process that has divided the country. The vote to impeach Rousseff was 61 to 20. Two-thirds of senators — 54 out of 81 — were needed for the impeachment motion to pass. Rousseff was suspended … Continue reading Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ousted in impeachment vote