VOICED : El destino de Rousseff en manos de los diputados

On Sunday, Brazil faced uncertainty as the Cámara de Diputados considered opening an impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff for alleged manipulation of public accounts. If two-thirds of the legislators vote in favor, the initiative will move to the Senate. If ratified, Rousseff will face a political trial and be temporarily removed from office. The session will begin with the report author recommending the political trial, followed by public voting by each of the 513 deputies. The decision is expected by the end of the day. Meanwhile, protests for and against the impeachment are taking place around the Congress.

What is the main reason for the potential impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff?

• Economic recession

• Foreign policy failures

• Corruption in the military

• Alleged manipulation of public accounts

What fraction of legislators need to vote in favor for the impeachment process to move to the Senate?

• One-third

• Half

• Two-thirds

• Three-quarters

Who will begin the session with an intervention?

• The author of the impeachment report

• The President

• The Senate leader

• The Chief Justice

How long will each deputy have to justify their vote?

• Twenty seconds

• Ten seconds

• Five seconds

• Fifteen seconds

What activities are taking place around the Congress during the impeachment decision?

• Sports events

• Public demonstrations

• Trade fairs

• Cultural festivals