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Brazil: "I'm living proof of this lawlessness and injustice" - Rousseff in RT exclusive
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19.05.2016
Dilma Rousseff, the suspended President of Brazil, denied being involved in any crimes during an exclusive interview for RT in Brasilia, Thursday.
The first female President of Brazil stated that her removal from power was a "coup," so that "the politicians that lost the 2014 election to control the state, bypassing a new election," adding that "they put me on trial for additional loans [from state banks]. Every president before me has done it."
Rousseff continued "the coup is happening within a democratic framework, with the use of existing institutions in support of indirect elections not stipulated in the Constitution. This coup is carried out by hands that are tearing apart the Brazilian Constitution", before adding that "if there is no crime, an impeachment is illegal. And since it’s illegal, it’s a serious problem for the interim government. I’m living proof of this lawfulness and injustice."
The suspended Brazilian President also warned that she was concerned about the interim government's policies, stating that it "holds different views on the BRICS and the importance we placed on Latin America," adding that "they are even discussing the possibility of closing embassies in some African countries."
Dilma Rousseff was suspended from the presidency of Brazil on May 12, following a Senate vote 55 to 22 in favour of impeaching her, resulting in massive nation-wide protests. She is suspended for up to six months while a committee investigates whether she broke the country's budget laws ahead of her re-election in 2014.
If Rousseff is convicted, Vice President Michel Temer will serve as president until the end of 2018.
The first female President of Brazil stated that her removal from power was a "coup," so that "the politicians that lost the 2014 election to control the state, bypassing a new election," adding that "they put me on trial for additional loans [from state banks]. Every president before me has done it."
Rousseff continued "the coup is happening within a democratic framework, with the use of existing institutions in support of indirect elections not stipulated in the Constitution. This coup is carried out by hands that are tearing apart the Brazilian Constitution", before adding that "if there is no crime, an impeachment is illegal. And since it’s illegal, it’s a serious problem for the interim government. I’m living proof of this lawfulness and injustice."
The suspended Brazilian President also warned that she was concerned about the interim government's policies, stating that it "holds different views on the BRICS and the importance we placed on Latin America," adding that "they are even discussing the possibility of closing embassies in some African countries."
Dilma Rousseff was suspended from the presidency of Brazil on May 12, following a Senate vote 55 to 22 in favour of impeaching her, resulting in massive nation-wide protests. She is suspended for up to six months while a committee investigates whether she broke the country's budget laws ahead of her re-election in 2014.
If Rousseff is convicted, Vice President Michel Temer will serve as president until the end of 2018.
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