Temer was sworn in as Brazil’s new leader on Wednesday following the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff.
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“Political stability will return after the removal in the Senate of Dilma Rousseff and given the efficiency Michel Temer has shown as president”, said Azevedo, who is a Brazilian, according to a statement released by the Brazilian government.
Police said demonstrations in Sao Paulo were initially peaceful but ended with authorities firing gas bombs, stun grenades, and water cannons after a group became violent at a subway station breaking turnstiles and throwing rocks at the anti-riot authorities. In the days leading up to her ouster and afterward, a handful of small anti-Temer demonstrations were broken up by police.
03 de septiembre de 2016, 08:49Brasilia, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Ousted Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff confirmed the illegitimacy of the government of Michel Temer and warned that the coup perpetrators do anything possible to prevent the transparency of this process.
The Senate decision, which garnered support from several members of Temer’s fractious PMDB, appeared to reflect unease over whether the doctoring of budget figures that Rousseff was convicted of was truly an impeachable offense.
Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff attends the final session of debate and voting on Rousseff’s impeachment trial in Brasilia, Brazil, August 29, 2016.
Mr Temer was the vice-president under Ms Rousseff and under her predecessor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (known as Lula).
“Causing destruction is a crime”.
Temer, who after being sworn in promptly traveled to China for the G20 summit, said the protests were done by “small groups and predators”. She emphasized that the newly-formed executive already gave clear signs of not being committed to the electoral program approved in the 2014 presidential elections.
Rousseff also said she would be quick to raise her voice if Temer’s government tries to crackdown on protesters. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.
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