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Demonstrators protest against Brazil's President Michel Temer in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17. The banner reads: "Out Temer."

Brazilians are outraged and talking impeachment again

Little over eight months since they impeached their last president, now Brazil's Michel Temer is facing demands for impeachment and new elections amid a scandal around alleged illicit payments to a jailed politician.

Brazilians are outraged and talking impeachment again
Dilma Rousseff at one of the final days of her impeachment trial debate before senators voted her out of office.

Brazil’s impeached president: ‘I fought against human suffering, I battled inequality’

Brazil’s impeached president: ‘I fought against human suffering, I battled inequality’
Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff attends Senate on Monday in her final defense before impeachment.

Powerful moments from Dilma Rousseff's last effort to stop impeachment

Powerful moments from Dilma Rousseff's last effort to stop impeachment
Suspended President Dilma Rousseff at a news conference with foreign media in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 14.

Brazil could impeach Dilma Rousseff this week

Brazil could impeach Dilma Rousseff this week
Senate Brasilia impeach Dilma

Behind the Olympic spectacle, Brazil’s political games continue

Behind the Olympic spectacle, Brazil’s political games continue
Women shout slogans during a protest against Brazil's interim President Michel Temer and in support of suspended President Dilma Rousseff on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 17.

Could Brazil get its president back?

President Dilma Rousseff was suspended but not yet impeached. There's still a very, very slim chance she could return to her seat of power.

Could Brazil get its president back?
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff.

Brazil just pulled a 360 on impeachment. Here's what it means.

The impeachment process seemed like it was suddenly off — until it was back on. President Dilma Rousseff may be suspended from office by the end of the week.

Brazil just pulled a 360 on impeachment. Here's what it means.
Brazilians in favor of impeaching President Dilma Rousseff cheered with each vote in favor in the lower house of Congress in Brazil on April 17.

Who actually wins if Brazil impeaches its president?

Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff. And yet, winners and losers are not so clearly defined in this political crisis.

Who actually wins if Brazil impeaches its president?
Congressional committee members celebrate after voting to go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the National Congress in Brasilia on April 11.

Half of Brazil's presidential impeachment committee faces corruption charges

One look at Brazil's Congress, and you might wonder who’s in worse trouble.

Half of Brazil's presidential impeachment committee faces corruption charges
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

Dilma’s doom: Why Brazil’s leader is inching toward impeachment

President Dilma Rousseff’s biggest coalition partner just dumped her, and the party’s already planning sweeping changes if it takes power.

Dilma’s doom: Why Brazil’s leader is inching toward impeachment
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, his wife, left, and incumbent Dilma Rousseff wave from the window of his home in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, March 5.

Update: Judge blocks 'House of Cards' plan by Brazil's ex-president to gain immunity

A judge has stopped, for now, a drive by Brazil's former president to serve as chief of staff to his successor. Protests also broke out against the plan.

Update: Judge blocks 'House of Cards' plan by Brazil's ex-president to gain immunity
Demonstrators attend a protest against Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff in São Paulo on March 15, 2015. Protest organizers in dozens of cities across Brazil are planning marches to pressure Rousseff over unpopular budget cuts and a corruption scandal tha

A 'fragile moment' is reached in Brazil as millions rage against corruption

Protesters in Brazil used social media to send millions of people into the streets last weekend, calling for President Dilma Rousseff to be impeached. One Brazilian says the marches are just one symptom of deep-seated anger and division over the country's high level of corruption.

A 'fragile moment' is reached in Brazil as millions rage against corruption
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Brazil passes a new law specifically outlawing female homicide — femicide

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff recently signed into law a bill that provides strict penalties against female homicide or femicide.

Brazil passes a new law specifically outlawing female homicide — femicide
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Who is the most powerful woman in your life?

We've been thinking about all the powerful women who provide an example for all of us. Share with everyone who the powerful women in your lives are — and don't be afraid to branch out beyond your mom. Though it's okay to nominate her, too.

Who is the most powerful woman in your life?
Presidential candidate Marina Silva is introduced at a recent rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The honeymoon may be over for Brazilian presidential candidate Marina Silva

When Brazilian environmental activist Marina Silva unexpectedly became a presidential candidate after the death of her running mate, she soared in the polls. But after becoming a real threat to incumbent Dilma Rousseff, Silva faces growing skepticism from voters.

The honeymoon may be over for Brazilian presidential candidate Marina Silva