Brazil's Collor resigns: Franco sworn in as president
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Collor de Mello resigned as president of Brazil on Dec 29, 1992, immediately following the beginning of his impeachment trial in the Brazilian Senate for corruption. The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies on Sep 29, 1992, suspended his presidential powers pending the outcome of the trial.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Panel backs Collor impeachment
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A congressional commission in Brazil concluded that Pres Collor had used his power to receive 'improper economic benefits.' The Special Commission of Inquiry found enough evidence to begin the impeachment of Collor.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Brazil's President Collor impeached for corruption
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The lower house of congress in Brazil voted to impeach Pres Collor on Sep 29, 1992. Collor was charged with political corruption. Itamar Franco became acting president on Oct 2, 1992.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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