In the midst of the Olympic Games, Brazil faces a disgraceful political crisis and has been forced to impeach its president Dilma Rousseff. Brazil is the first country which would be hosting the Olympics while being forced to put its president on trial. They faced a better choice during the last presidential elections in the person of Marina…… Continue reading Marina Silva, Brazil, Afro Americans And Greatness
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Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff to face impeachment trial – BBC News
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff is to stand trial after the Senate voted to impeach her and suspend her from her presidential duties. Ms Rousseff stands accused of illegally manipulating finances in order to hide a growing public deficit ahead of her re-election in 2014. Ms Rouseseff denies any wrongdoing. Senators voted to suspend her by 55 votes…… Continue reading Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff to face impeachment trial – BBC News
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff fights for political life after losing lower house in impeachment battle
Brazil’s female president, Dilma Rousseff has just had a political setback, as she lost the lower house vote in her bid not to be impeached over charges that she manipulated government accounts. It is now up to the upper house the Senate to decide whether or not to impeach her. (How I wish there was…… Continue reading Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff fights for political life after losing lower house in impeachment battle
Brazilian beauty queen’s crown taken from her because she ‘is too black’
“People came on my Facebook page, calling me ‘monkey’ and ‘darkie,’” Justino says. Source: Brazilian beauty queen dethroned for being ‘too black’ | theGrio Can you imagine this nonsense. In Brazil which is even a majority black country. But that is not even the point. This is injustice. The Brazilian government should institute and inquiry…… Continue reading Brazilian beauty queen’s crown taken from her because she ‘is too black’