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WhatsApp dirty tricks alleged in Brazil presidential race

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Ordinary Brazilians told AFP that some in their families or entourage swallowed some misinformation from WhatsApp but denied they themselves were being...

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  • FILE: Former Brazil President Michel Temer. Picture: AFP

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    If Temer is removed from office, lower House Speaker Rodrigo Maia would take over and Congress would have 30 days to pick a caretaker.

    1805 days ago
  • FILE: Former Brazil President Michel Temer. Picture: AFP

    Brazil’s Temer urges court to end uncertainty overshadowing growth

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  • Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff attends a ceremony to renovate the leasing contract regarding the use of the Paranagua Container Terminal, at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, on 13 April, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Defiant Rousseff says Brazil's democracy on trial with her

    Rousseff is expected to become the first Brazilian leader in more than 20 years to be dismissed from office.

    2086 days ago
  • Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff attends a ceremony to renovate the leasing contract regarding the use of the Paranagua Container Terminal, at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, on 13 April, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Brazil's Senate begins Rousseff's impeachment trial

    The leftist leader will appear before the 81 senators on Monday to defend herself.

    2090 days ago
  • FILE: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff waves at the crowd during a demonstration to mark International Workers’ Day, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 1 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Rousseff gives impassioned defence against impeachment

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    2140 days ago
  • FILE: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff waves at the crowd during a demonstration to mark International Workers’ Day, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 1 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Brazil's Rousseff has presidential perks cut

    The leftist leader says the move is meant to limit her ability to move around the country.

    2162 days ago
  • FILE: Brazilian acting President Michel Temer. Picture: AFP.

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    2184 days ago
  • FILE: Brazilian acting President Michel Temer gestures during the inauguration ceremony of the new ministers at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, on 12 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

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    2194 days ago
  • Brazilian acting President Michel Temer gestures during the inauguration ceremony of the new ministers at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, on 12 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Brazil's Temer calls for unity, confidence for Brazil recovery

    Temer has told Brazilians to have confidence they'll overcome the crisis sparked by a deep economic recession.

    2195 days ago
  • Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Picture: AFP.

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    She says Brazil’s future & democracy is now at stake because her opposition conspired against her.

    2195 days ago
  • Men are arrested during a demonstration against the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in front of the National Congress in Brasilia on 11 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Rousseff supporters clash with police as her removal looms

    If she loses the Senate vote, Rousseff will be replaced by vice president Michel Temer as acting president.

    2196 days ago
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