Brazil Senate sends suspended President Dilma Rousseff to trial

Brazil's Senate has voted to put suspended President Dilma Rousseff on trial for allegedly breaking fiscal rules in her managing of the federal budget.

Brazil Senate sends suspended President Dilma Rousseff to trial

Brazil's Senate has voted to put suspended President Dilma Rousseff on trial for allegedly breaking fiscal rules in her managing of the federal budget.

Wednesday's 59-21 vote is the final step before a trial and vote on whether to remove her from office, expected later this month.

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