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Brazilian Special Senate Committee Stands for Rousseff Impeachment

© AP Photo / Ueslei MarcelinoBrazil's President Dilma Rousseff looks on during signing of federal land transfer agreement for the government of the state of Amapa at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, April 15, 2016
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff looks on during signing of federal land transfer agreement for the government of the state of Amapa at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, April 15, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Brazilian Special Senate Committee rapporteur Antonio Anastasia on Tuesday called for the continuation of the impeachment proceedings against suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, local media reported.

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) — According to Agencia Brasil public news agency, Anastasia presented his report, containing 441 pages, to the committee earlier in the day.

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff reacts during a launch ceremony of Agricultural and Livestock Plan for 2016/2017, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil - Sputnik International
Brazil's Senate to Launch President Rousseff's Impeachment Trial on August 29

The vote on the continuation of the impeachment process within the committee is scheduled for August 4, while on August 9, the report will be considered by the Senate, the upper chamber of Brazil's parliament, which on August 29 will open trial for Rousseff impeachment.

The upper house of the Brazilian parliament voted 55-22 earlier in May to start impeachment proceedings against Rousseff after she was accused of concealing the country’s budget deficit ahead of the 2014 re-election.

The 68-year-old president has been suspended from office for 180 days, pending trial. Vice President Michel Temer is assuming presidency during that period.

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