exactly why would they want to impeach dilma rousseff? reporter: it depends on who used the two. is nothing more that a congressional coup to get rid of a democratically elected president. her opponents in congress who make up a majority say she has committed illegal acts, but it is important to point out that this the corruption scandal, which is pervasive across manyt, has drawn in politicians and many business leaders, and under that, dilma rousseff herself has not been accused, and the reason the politicians want her to be impeached are relatively minor fixing government accounts. that is why she said this is nothing more than a congressional coup, but it is the start of a critical week, which could determine dilma rousseff's future. katty: what happens after this vote? of this: at the end week, perhaps this weekend, it goes to the lower vote of congress, and more than 500 members will vote on whether or not the president shall face an impeachment trial. if two thirds of congress vote in favor, then dilma rousseff would have to stand down for 180 days while she is, in effect,

more bad news for dilma rousseff. another coalition partner has abandoned the government, the progressive party. or pp. blow to dilmaew rousseff, the progressive party announced it was leaving the government coalition tuesday, in a move that is likely to see most of its 47 lawmakers vote for dilma rousseff to be impeached. adding fuel to the fire, and what she has already deemed a conspiracy against her. >> there is no longer any doubt about the coup, the farce, and the betrayal underway. there is no doubt about my denunciation that a coup d'etat is underway. busy.nwhile, police were they say it is necessary to separate rival demonstrators ahead of the key impeachment vote. >> there are clearly two antagonistic groups. one is pro-government, the other one is against. they are both authorized to protest on sunday. the police decided to put up this wall. police announced they were lining up 14,000 officers to manage security. with days to go, dilma rousseff is fighting to drum up the support she needs to stay in office.

he says the case against dilma rousseff is legally admissible. dilma rousseff has been under fire in recent months accused of recent corruption which she denies. >> reporter: for many in brazil wednesday's event brings dilma rousseff closer to the possibility of being impeached. the spokesperson of the special committee in congress that is carrying out investigation on this whole process has said that there is enough evidence that an impeachable crime has been committed, but that it is up to the senate for a vote and to carry out the impeachment process. he is a member of the opposition and many are saying that this recommendation he has given could be tainted by his own opinion by the document. the document will be presented on monday, and if it passes the mandate, it moves to a full house vote. if that happens it is going towards the senate and that's when the impeachment process begins. that's when dilma rousseff could be suspended from her position. now, the situation is complicated because a judge from the supreme court is saying that the vi

dilma rousseff has lost key political allies many are saying that her chances of being impeached arencreased every day. >>> still happened here on al jazeera, we look at the fragile ceasefire in the disputed region. plus why the east african nation of gentleman beauty is playing a major role in international security affairs. ♪ ♪ >>> you are watching al jazeera. a reminder now of our top stories this hour. refugees in detention centers on the greek island of lesbos are protesting plans to deport them to turkey. a controversial e.u.-turkey deal aimed at halting the inflection of illegal refugees sent to europe came in to effect on monday. >>> protests continue for a third day outside iceland parliament calling for the formation of a new government. a new prime minister has been nominated after the country's lead are resigned after being inning complicated in the panama papers scandal. >>> brazilian president dilma rousseff may be one step closer to being impeached. the head of a powerful committee has recommended that a vote on her future should go ahead. >>> a fragile ceasefire is in

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brazil's president dilma rousseff is on the verge of being booted from office. a lower house of congress voted in favor of impeaching rousseff and ending 13 years of leftist rule in brazil. it is up to the senate. analysts say it will be difficult or rousseff to win the votes she needs to stay in power. legalaccused of hiding loans from state banks. the government in ecuador says at least 350 people were killed and more than 2500 injured. the 7.8 quake was centered about 100 miles from ecuador's capital. some coastal towns were devastated. in japan, a series of earthquakes struck the island where the nation's worst in five years. at least 42 people killed. more than 110,000 had to flee their homes. timehe second investigators are trying to recover a data recorder from the sunken cargo ship el faro. the ship sank october 1 while on its way from jacksonville to puerto rico. all 33 crew members were lost. the wreckage was found 15,000 feet below the atlantic ocean in november but the voyage data recorder was never located. ted cruz says he has zero interest in being

after a stormy debate, a congressional committee voted to recommend increasing -- in teaching dilma rousseff. members chanted "dilma out." the working class seems -- individualthe vocalist government, and others, the pt votes against a coup. oliver: for the opposition, the president has to go. economic is in a grave position. the country stole, the president of the republic seat is empty. for this reason, we vote yes to impeach. dilma rousseff is deposed, the vice president will step in until the end of her term in 2018. he appears bigger or to take over. he accidentally leaked a speech intended to be given when he is sworn in. the committee's recommendation is not legally binding, but it will be submitted to the lower on friday.rliament congress could vote next sunday or monday. a two thirds majority is required for the impeachment process to be set in motion. in the meantime, the president and her party are doing what they can to persuade enough sitting mp's to vote against and prevent that from happening. in belgium, two more men have been charged with offenses related to the brussels bom

dilma rousseff has not been directly linked to it. she has been accused of diverting money in her election. they say it's an impeachable offence. she denies the charges and is calling the case for impeachment is as a coup. there have been protests for and against. the pro-impeachment side bigger. there have been so many protests that police in brazil are planning to separate the groups to avoid violence. dilma rousseff's team is trying to build a fire wall in congress. for attempts to install her further predecessor has been blocked so far by the supreme court. an ally of hers on the commission says impeachment is a bad idea for the whole country. >> translation: it would be using a tool that is constitutional but one that is deeply and fundamentally traumatic for the country. it is the most serious thing you can do. >> reporter: the politics get murkier with questions about who would replace her. her own vice president could be facing an impeachment process of his own. we will see her this week fight for her political survival >>> th

late today, results in battle president dilma rousseff embattled president dilma rousseff addressed the public, saying the legal proceedings against her have no grounds and she committed no crime which should remove her from office. last night the lower house of parliament found a family. now it goes to the senate, where able to -- where it will decide whether to accept the motion. reporter: a routine changing of the guard in brasilia. not yet a metaphor for a change of government. but there is real clamor for reform in south america's biggest and most powerful country. momentds celebrated the congress voted to begin impeachment proceedings against resident rousseff. -- president rousseff. clad in the national colors of green and gold, opponents of the ruling workers party say this is their moment. their families, and patriotism, few deputies actually mentioned the charges of which the president is formally being accused. that she hit the scale of the budget deficit. including theen, powerful speaker, are accused of more serious crimes, including corruption and investment. to some -- an

dilma rousseff and supporters described the process against her as a coup. she appointed her predecessor as the chief of staff, and is accused of marking the appointment to protect him from corruption. it's not only corruption, hundreds of thousands of brazilians turned out in protest. lucia newman joins us from brasilia with the latest on this. a range of problems facing dilma rousseff at the moment. all eyes on the outcome of this vote. what are we expecting? >> yes, indeed, this is the first spep step in a series of procedure. the government believes that impeachment proceedings will be approved. then it goes to the full lower house, which has to vote on whether or not it recommend an impeachment proceeding. it could last as long as sunday,it's a long, dragged out crisis. there are thousands of people on both sides of the political divide who are watching every step. there are hundreds who support the government, gathering in brasilia. we are expecting 150,000 before sunday. these are people who support the government, who call it a coup, who say the part

today dilma rousseff supporters see parallels and believe democracy is at risk. a constitutional lawyer says the impeachment through dilma rousseff is going through all the correct legal channels, so is it a coup? >> no. >> translation: no. i do not consider this a coup because the institutions are working. this is a legitimate legal process in the constitution >> reporter: if the empeachment is a legal process and constitutional, then why is the president calling it a coup? >> translation: maybe calling it a coup is part of the identity crisis of her worker's party. i have no doubt there is i large ascale corruption and outright stealing of public funds going on. >> reporter: the opposition has protests planned in the coming days. today it was her supporters helping a beleaguered president to hold on to a job that seems more tenuous by the day >>> myanmar's parliament is meeting to vote on a bill to create a new post for aung san suu kyi. the national presidential adviser's role is expected to give a democracy icon considerable influence in running the new gover

step closer to impeaching its president, the leader of a powerful congressional committee says dilma rousseffust go. >>> and taking on bollywood, pakistani film producers take their case to court. ♪ >>> the syrian army and its allies have launched an offensive south of aleppo. it is the biggest government operation in area since the ceasefire came into effect in late february. the fighting threatens to completely derail the ceasefire. the special envoy to syria has just announced talks to end the conflict have been pushed back two days. they will now take place next wednesday. >>> in the north of the aleppo countryside, rebel fighters have launched an offensive. they faced fierce fighting against isil. it is an important strong hold for the armed group. isil says it has also been shelled by turkey. the chair of contemporary middle east studies says both the army and syria's opposition will be looking after their own interests in the talks in geneva. >> what we have witnessed in the last week or so is a escalation of battles, particularly in aleppo, daraa, homs, and the -- damascus suburbs. th

dilma rousseff is promising jobs or funds for pet projects. her attempts to install lula da silva in her congress. impeachment is a bad idea for the whom country. >> translation: it would be using a tool that is constitutional but very traumatic to for the country. it is the most serious thing you can do. >> reporter: if the president is impeached, the politics gets murkier with questions about who would replace her. her vice president could be facing an impeachment process of his own. those who led the attacks against her have another kickback scandal. we will see her fight for her political survival >>> in hong kong a pro-democracy activist is charged request as a result and obstructing the police and is due for trial >> reporter: it has been 16 months before the demonstration in hong kong came to an end. today one of the more high profile activists and in court. he is a supporter and a member of the local civic party. he has been charged with assault and resisting arrest. he pleaded not guilty to those charges previousing stating that he be

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if that happens, dilma rousseff will be suspended from her position. the vice president will then take her place. what is now complicated is that the supreme court judge is saying that the vice president should be impeached as the same crime as dilma rousseff. you can see how complex the situation is 3. >> and how likely is it that she will be impeached? >> well, that's a question that varies from one way or another. rousseff right now has a very low popularity rate around 10:00%. there is recession in brazil. she has lost a crucial ally. the possibility right now is that very likely, however, when it looks like she's losing the battle, then something happens that in a way throws her a bit of breath of fresh air. the situation right now is very volatile in brazil right now. what happened today is a non-binding agreement, and it's likely symbolic. of course, it is a big victory from her opponents. >> thank you very much, indeed. developments in the race for the u.s. presidential election there was another vote on tuesday in the state of wisconsin. both

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dilma rousseff has lost key political allies. so many are saying that her chances are being im-- of being impeached are increasing every day >>> still ahead, we look at the fragile ceasefire in the disputed region of nagorno-karabakh. rules that workers are returned purely on how much they earn. ch they earn. >>> welcome back. a reminder of our top stories this hour. refugees in the detention centers on lesbos are resisting plans to deport them >>> the presidential race in the u.s. took another twist on tuesday with the victories in wisconsin for bernie sanders and ted cruz. our correspondent takes a look at what's next. >> reporter: this was not supposed to happen. the most unlikely candidate donald trump far away leading in the race for the republican presidential nomination. >> what a bunch of babies. are we babies? hello over there >> reporter: his style rambling offensive >> i don't give a bleep bleep. >> reporter: his policies provocative >> i would build a great wall and nobody builds them better than me >> reporter: every

the vice president has approval ratings similar to dilma rousseff.out 50% of the population do not like him. after that the speaker of the house has been implicated in the massive corruption scandal, accused of having embezzled millions of dollars and having secret swiss bank accounts where he stashed it all. the political class in brazil, the ordinary brazillians don't see hope there.. >> sreenivasan: are people concerned for theÑi long-termrm stability for the region because of how powerful brazil is? >> brazil is extremely powerful, the largest democracy and economy in south america and central america, so it is extremely worrying for many people and instability is a big concern. the economy is in a free fall, as we mentioned, but the political class seems to be frozen and let's not forget they're dealing with the zika virus, they don't have the alth inminister now. they are dealing with the olympics. they had to replace the ports minister. if the new government comes in and rousseff is removed from office, how much legitimacy will a new governmen

dilma rousseff's supporters see parallels, believing democracy is at risk. a constitutional lawyer says the impeachment is going through correct channels. is it a coup? >> in, no. i do not consider this a coup. constitutions are working. this is a legitimate legal process in the constitution. >> if the impeachment process is a legal process and constitutional. why is the president calling it a coup. >> maybe calling it a coup is part of the id crisis of the workers party. i have no doubt there's corruption and stealing of funds going on. >> the opposition has protests planned in the coming days as well. today it was dilma rousseff's supporters helping a% to healed on to a job that is more tenuous by the day. >> a belgium court approved the extradition of paris attack suspect to france. the two countries will discuss how to proceed with the transfer. and he faces an arrest warrant. he was arrested in brussels this month. 130 people were killed in the paris attacks in november. >> time for a short break on al jazeera. when we come back. anger in france as the

. >>> they are grounds to impeach brazilian president dilma dilma rousseff. a recommendation, a key step in a process that could force her from office. a two-thirds majority will be needed to decide if there should be a trial. approval would move the case to the senate where votes will take police. she is accused of manipulating processes. huge numbers have been out on the street, demanding recommendations. reports from the brazil capital. >> after hours of debate, the congressional commission's vote brings the embattled president a step closer to staying impeachment. the next in stall moment days away. >> the lower house must vote on the admissibility of charges, as they try to block the move. >> they are trying to persuade the vote against impeachment or to be absent. to ab stain. >> they are offering money to maintain the loyalty of the rapidly disintegrating coalition, and has goodnight the scenes negotiations intensify. supporters are moving in to the capital. the voters spected - security forces are concerned they put up a barrier to separate protesters

katty: it is not the first time dilma rousseff has accused the opposition of plotting a coup. >> at thef the week, it becomes closer, the division lines are becoming clearer as to who will support dilma rousseff and he was against her. michel temer is the vice president in her government. resigned from the government. he has been accused as one of the main plotters of her government. allies,a rousseff and the proof of the pudding was the audiotape. mr. michel temer appears takingntial, reluctantly on the brazilian presidency as dilma rousseff is temporarily suspended over the impeachment process. the impeachment hasn't happened. this was either a silly mistake by michel temer, or part of a plot to weaken her position as we await the crucial vote. ♪ katty: president obama made a plea for equal pay for women. it is known as equal payday. he unveiled a new statue. it was named after 2 leading figures in the women's rights movement. mr. obama says he hopes future is this -- future businesses will see today's practice as history. to beobama: i want them astonished there was ever a time when

dilma rousseff has lost political allies, so many are saying that her chances of being impeopled are increasing every day >>> still ahead on al jazeera, nigerians are sleeping in their cars as queues for petrol sechs long into the night. land disputes in sri lanka. the government tries to resolve property rights after the civil war. war. >>> welcome back. you're watching al jazeera. a recap. the syrian army and allies have launched a major offensive against rebels on the countryside of aleppo. a bangladeshi law student has been killed. the 28 year old was hacked by machetes and shot dead. dutch voters have rejected an e.u. ukraine trade pact in a refer democrat. the results are seen-- referendum. the results are seen as i victory. to the tensions between armenia and azerbaijan. despite an agreement on a ceasefire in the nagorno-karabakh, there are accusations fighting continues. armenian army says azerbaijan army violated the truce 119 times in the last 24 hours. it has seen the most fighting between the two sides in 20 years. our correspondent reports. >> reporter: the road in this

committee in the house of congress voted to recommend the impeachment of dilma rousseff and she facesrges of breaking budget laws to support her reelection in 2014. a court in india holding a special session to decide if fireworks should be banned at itemels, more than 100 people were killed during a fireworks display on sunday, at least 300 more were injured and we report from a hospital in the southern state of karala. >> reporter: this was set up for those injured in the fireworks display early sunday morning, many of the patients here had for years been taking part in the local temple celebrations to mark the hindu new year and one of 10,000 people watching the display in the india state when the explosion happened. >> translator: i will never forget the blast, the smoke, the darkness, the sound and chaos, i saw it all and will never forget it. >> reporter: and like many others here it is followed by hours of anguish for his family. some of the people here were not even near the temple and were watching the fireworks from a kilometer away and hit by flying concrete from the explos

presidenta de brasil dilma rousseff, dijo que la obligaron a dejar la presidencia del movimiento quea a decidir si hay motivos suficientes para sacar el juicio de destituciÓn de dilma rousseff. ilia: casos de microcefalia relacionados con el virus del zica han disminuido o pero no es para cantar victoria segÚn autoridades sanitarias la cifra de 5000 casos tuvo disminuciÓn de 53 casos la Última semana brasil continÚa siendo el paÍs con mayor nÚmero de casos de microcefalia que se cree son consecuencia del virus del zica. enrique: emigrantes varados en centroamÉrica en su intento por llegar a estados unidos, dijo alejandro solano al terminar una reuniÓn de ministros de nueve paÍses en san josÉ, no habrÁ un nuevo operativo para trasladar a mÉxico mÁs de dos 2000 cubanos que se encuentran en panamÁ. ilia: hasta donde llegarÍan ustedes por tomar una excelente foto? ♪ ♪ ilia: aterrizÓ en la isla caribeÑa es todo un espectÁculo pero a un turista que quiso captar esta fotografÍa casi le cuesta la cabeza. enrique: captÓ todo esto en vÍdeo. ilia: la vida primero que la foto. enrique: cuando te

on monday the commission will likely recommend president dilma rousseff's impeachment. that will send it to congress. it has almost reached two-thirds threshold. while congress hundred kerred down, protesters camped out across the street. their aim, to push for impeachment or more. >> translation: no translation. >> reporter: strong words after two decades of military rule. such thoughts, of course, are frightening to many brazilians who stand by the leftist president. >> translation: no translation. >> reporter: it has all the will makings of an entrenched political and social battle. this sits at the heart of the power structure. over there the congress, in front of me the supreme court and behind me the presidential palace which is hanging in the balance for dilma rousseff. after this commission finishes the talks, the opponents could be closer to pushing her from power >>> police in el salvador have raided the office of the panama law firm at the center of a huge data leak known as the panama papers. documents and papers have been seized. prosecutors say they're loo

the lower house of brazil's congress votes to impeach president dilma rousseff. now the political drama moves to the senate which must make the final decision on whether she stays or goes. brent: i'm brent goff. we start with what appears to be another major migrant tragedy in the mediterranean. unconfirmed reports say that several hundred people may have lost their lives attempting to reach the european union by boat from egypt. germany's foreign minister said it appeared that about 300 people may have drowned. details are still emerging. the first confirmation of the tragedy came from from the italian foreign minister, speaking in luxembourg. this is what he had to say. >> we are looking for more details and information but what is sure is that we are again with a tragedy in the mediterranean exactly one year after the tragedy we had in the libyan waters one year ago. brent: that was the italian foreign minister talking about this new tragedy on the mediterranean. let's go to our correspondent in luxembourg. what more do we know about this tragedy? what are you

. >>> now brazil's president dilma rousseff is will find out if she's going to be facing impeachment proceedings as the house will vote on it on monday. the impeachment proceedings resumed on friday. she's facing a corruption scandal, cronyism and a deepening recession. her approving ratings have dipped to below 10% after first being elected in 2011. adam raney has been following developments for us. >> the commission for impeachment began holding talks on friday here at the national congress in brasilia, the final debate of this commission ahead of their decision which is going to be announced on monday. it's pretty clear what they're probably going to recommend. the most of the leaders made it clear that they're going to recommend that president dilma rousseff is impeached, but it does not necessarily mean that she will be, according to one of the most respected polling stations in brazil. 60% of the lower husband does support impeachment, but to impeach the president they would need 66% or two-thirds from the lower house as well as the upper house, the senate. even if she were to

bea: dilma rousseff could sidelined for 180 days as this process goes on?t is the specter of political turmoil going to do to the country? accepts thee senate impeachment process in a couple of weeks, she is been temporarily removed and vice president takes over while the senate makes its own ruling. she could still appeal and come back, but the idea would be once he is in office, he is president. lisa: we've seen the realit dip against the dollar, same as stocks and bonds in brazil. has this gone too far given all of this turmoil? julia: it depends on which investor you ask, there are quite a few people saying it is still time to buy. down for fiveen years, currency last year was down 30%. there are some people who say it is still time to buy. lisa: is there any precedent for this? has there been another impeachment process like this in brazil? julia: not quite like this. we had a president impeached in 1992. he stepped down before the impeachment process. i guess we will see what happens. has it been crazy on the streets? julia: yes, little crazy. on sund

today dilma rousseff' supporters see parallels. the constitutional lawyer says the impeachment for dilma rousseff is going through the correct channels. is it a coup? >> translation: no. i do not consider this a coup because the constitution is working. it is a legitimate process >> reporter: in the impeachment is legal and constitutional, then why is it the president calling it a coup? >> translation: maybe calling it a coup is part of the identity crisis of her workers party. i have no doubt there is large scale corruption and out right of stealing of public funds going on. >> reporter: the opposition has protests planned in the coming days as well, but today it was her supporters helping a beleaguered president to hold on to a job that seams more tenuous by the day >>> still to come on al jazeera, putting their past behind them, we're in nigeria to see how some of the children orphaned by violence are rebuilding their lives. japan's efforts to boost its economy could be back firing by another tax hike? her tax hike? >>> the top

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on monday the commission will likely recommended the president dilma rousseff's impeachment that would send it to a vote in congress where support for her impeachment has almost reached the necessary two-thirds threshold. while congress hundred kerred down on friday-- hunkered down, protesters camped out on the street. their aim, to push for impeachment. >> translation: we need a constitutional military intervention. there's no other option for us except the military. >> reporter: strong words in a country that only saw democracy return in 1985 after two decades of military rule. such thoughts, of course, are frightening to many poor brazilians who stand by the leftist president. >> translation: i want her to win in fight and stay until the end of her term. >> reporter: it has all the makings of an entrenched political and social battle. this square sits at the very heart of brazil's power structure. over there the congress. in front of me the supreme court and behind me the presidential palace which is hanging in the balance for president dilma rousseff because after this commission f

political crisis in brazil keeps bubbling with calls for president dilma rousseff's impeachment. as the challenges against her increase, brazilian stock market has been heading higher in recent weeks and the leader of one of brazil's most high-profile business associations says her departure would be good for the economy. reporter: time for change in brazil -- the call comes not from protesters from businesses. industry leaders say the country's political crisis has taken a heavy toll on the economy, and argue that president dilma rousseff's departure could offer brazil the chance of a fresh start. >> impeachment would be a solution to the political crisis . after that, we will need a "project to make the country grow again in terms of opportunity, job creation, revenue, entrepreneurial spirit can everything necessary for a country is because brazil. she is impeached she would be temporarily replaced by vice president. the prospect has lifted market expectations with stocks hitting a two-year high earlier this month. investors hope the new interim president would be able to tackl

that's where president dilma rousseff could be removed from her position. the vice president is also being threatened with the possibility of impeachment. a judge from the high court says he should be impeached for the same charges that rousseff is being charged with. that is very complicated if this process continues. >> teresa vo reporting. >>> major assault south of egypt's largest city. the nusra front not covered by the recent truce. hard for the u.n. brokered peace talks to gain any traction. the largest point of contention is bashar al-assad. omar al saleh looks at how the residents of aleppo are dealing with the siege of their city. >> this family rely largely on food handouts but it's not enough. >> translator: god forbid, if the road was closed it would be a problem with us. the problem is people are poor they don't have the ability to stock food. >> reporter: aleppo is syria's largest city. its center is divided. government forces control the eastern side while the opposition controls the western side and since a truce between the government and r

the fate of dilma rousseff will hang in the balance.d a managing director at blackrock why his firm have started to engage in brazil. there is a complete paradigm shift to argentina. the economic cycle, the ability of it to improve, the ability to create capital, this could be a big story. i am not making of anything new. the point i am making is that this could run for longer. thelet: but what will brazilian economy look like under the likely replacement? our next guest says we could see more economic conditions conducive to rate cuts. why are you so positive on a new government? >> we think they will be in a much that are positioned to implement its reforms. these are crucial to stabilize debt dynamics and to get the country growing again. he would be in a better position because he is from a center party, he knows how brazilian politics work. he has been leading the most important party in brazil for the last 15 years. but that is more about the confidence in the brazilian economy. scarlet: you call him a .ragmatist will he want to u

scarlet: up next, dilma rousseff's presidency in brazil is hanging by a thread. the senate prepares to vote. ♪ alix: you're watching bloomberg markets. i'm alix steel. scarlet: i'm scarlet fu. is running rousseff out of options. the lower house in congress voted in favor of her impeachment. scarlet: her prospects for survival are not looking very good at the moment. mark: joins us from sao paulo with more. marco joins us from sao paulo with more. everyone thought this would be the case, but the brazilian real is not reacting how you would expect. >> the markets have already reacted. the level we see right now actually reached at 3:45. almostis currently at 3.50. much of the pricing arathi happened. -- already happened. things now are really getting into place given the possibility of the new president. leadsregardless of who brazil, we still have an extremely high debt to gdp ratio climbing near 80%. does any kind of government have any hope in helping brazil's economy? the first thing to tackle fiscaloblem is to reduce -- from the 2% gdp level to the 0% in 2017.

. >>> brazil's lower house of congress has voted to impeach dilma rousseff.awmakers got into a scuffle yesterday. it goes to the senate, if it votes to put dilma rousseff on trial she will be suspended. she has been accused of using accounting trickses. pro antiimpeachment demonstrators packed the streets of brazil outside of congress. >>> supreme court will hear oral arguments on president obama's plan to overhaul the immigration rules. a federal judge in texas blocked his program last year after 26 states filed suits and appeals court upheld that decision. >>> coming up next, a new face will be gracing u.s. currency, and another bill will remain the same. >>> a fast food chain is testing all you can eat fries. people love these fries and they will eat a lot, when "action news" comes right back. headache? motrin helps you be an unstoppable, let's-rock-this-concert- like-it's-1999 kind of mom. back pain? motrin helps you be the side-planking, keeping-up-with- your-girlfriend- even-though-you'll-feel-it- later kind of woman you are. body pain? motrin helps you

dilma rousseff. so many are siesing her chances of being increasimpeached are i creasing every day. >> a packet with two-thirds saying they don't support the deal. it was widely seen in the netherlands as a public opinion. it was treated by a position began by your 0 skeptic activists. dominic cane reports from the hill. >> this was a chance for the dutch people to speak their minds: would they approve the eu association agreement with ukraine. in the event, nearly two-thirds voted no. but the turn out was low. those who did go to the polls explained their reasons. >> it is a corrupt country and you don't need to want a contract like this with them. it doesn't help the citizens. it will only benefit the multi-national. its top final of the corrupt government. you cannot abandoned 40 million people. >> many your e skeptics had campaigned against the agreement. it was a welcome endorsement. >> i am mary to see the arguments we used against this treaty have convinced two out of three voters. more than 6

crushing defeat for dilma rousseff.a 10 hour session brazil's lower house of congress voted in favor of her impeachment. a decision that could bring down the curtain on 13 years of leftist rule. rousseff is defiant calling the vote a coup. the solicitor general maintains she is not going to resign from the presidency. this break with the constitution is in our view a coup against the democracy. a coup against the 54 million brazilians who voted for dilma rousseff. a coup against a constitution that was it a consequence of the historic conquest after the dictatorship of 1964. betty: strong words. when news that the results broke , residents in the streets are -- erupted in celebration. in other areas, the skies lit up with fireworks. quite an emotional reaction. john freire joining us now. describe the scene because there was -- there were also tears for rousseff supporters as well. tears of sadness and joy from both sides last night. an extremely emotional affair. when you actually listen to what the lawmakers were sayi

. >> reporter: for many in brazil wednesday's events put dilma rousseff closer to the possibility of being impeached. the spokesperson of the special committee in congress that is carrying out an investigation has said that there is enough evidence that an impeachable crime has been committed, but that it is up to the senate for a vote to carry out the process. many are saying that the accommodation given could be tainted by his own opinion by the document. it will be presented by the coming mob. if it passes it moves to a full house vote and then if that happens it is going towards the senate and that's when the impeachment process begins. that's when she can be suspended from her position. the situation is complicated because a judge from the supreme court is saying that the vice president should also be impeached for the same crime that dilma rousseff is so - that's how complicated the situation is in brazil. there's a recession and economic crisis. sympathy has lost key political allies. many are saying that her chances of being impeached are increasing every day >>> dutch voters

the ones that have benefited the most from the generous social and economic policies of dilma rousseff's workers party for the past decade. today they're on the streets for a reason. thursday marked the anniversary of 1964 military coup supported by congress that ousted leftist president from power and led to two decades of dictatorship. today her supporters see parallels and believe democracy is at risk. a constitutional lawyer says the impeachment against her is going through all the correct legal channels so is it a coup? >> translation: no. no. i do not consider this a coup because the institutions are working. this is a legitimate legal process in the constitution. >> reporter: if the impeachment process is legal and constitution, then why the president calling it a coup? >> translation: maybe calling it a coup is part of the identity crisis of her workers party. i have no doubt there is large scale corruption and outright stealing of public funds going on. >> reporter: the opposition has protests planned in the coming days as well, but today it was her supporters helping their bele

the crisis threatening dilma rousseff is a distraction many here say from larger problems. >> translation: they should crate a way out of the situation and not create a problem with impeachment. things will only get worse >> reporter: coming here you would find overwhelming support for the government but now it is pretty much gone. it is not just disgust with the ruling workers party. >> translation: this man says politicians in general have brought the country down. a few minutes away those even closer to the margins try to scratch out a living. a few dollars a day is all they earn skavageing in this toxic environment. this man moved. >> translation: corruption and theft is so bad it is absurd. >> reporter: the rich city is in clear sight, but for many it is still out of reach >>> in digital age most people play games on their smart phones or computers, but the canadian city of toronto is leading the way back towards an older definition of entertnment. our correspondent has been trying out the atmosphere in the city's gaming calf calf-- cafes. >> reporter: created in germany 11 years ago

a committee of brazil's lower house of congress has voted to recommended the impeachment of dilma rousseff. she faces charges of breaking budget laws to support her re-election in 2014. our correspondent has more. >> reporter: after hours of heated debate, the congressional commission's vote brings brazil's president one step closer to facing impeachment. the next instalment of this political drama only days away. the full lower house must vote on the admissibility of the impeachment charges as the government tries to block the move. >> what they're trying to do is persuade them to vote against impeachment or to be absent. to abstain. >> reporter: this amid claims that the government operatives are offering ministerial positions and even money to maintain the loyalty of members of the rapidly disintegrating government coalition. as behind the scenes negotiations on both sides of the dwip intensify, supporters and opponents of the president are moving into the capital to pressure politicians. >> reporter: the vote is expected any time between friday and sunday and security forces are concer