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Brazil: Dilma Rousseff fights for political survival on eve of vote

Besieged president faces possible impeachment as deputy waits in wings Lower house speaker Eduardo Cunha, the leader of the impeachment drive, observes anti-Rousseff congressmen waving placards stating ‘Bye Honey.’ Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff fought a last-ditch battle against impeachment on Saturday as her running

Backroom dealing begins as Brazil awaits Rousseff impeachment vote

Many wish to see the much-maligned president booted, and lawmakers on both sides of the proceedings are openly planning for life without Dilma Demonstrators take part in a protest in front of the supreme court in Brasília on Thursday. Photograph: Beto Barata/AFP/Getty Images Like crowds drawn to