Temer’s camp has opposed the idea of early elections, which would require a constitutional amendment by Congress. Photo: Eraldo Peres/APBrasilia: Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff is calling for a referendum on whether to hold early elections if she survives removal from office in an impeachment trial that is expected to conclude in August. Rousseff’s proposal for early elections, which are not provided for by the Constitution, is seen by many political analysts as a way out of Brazil’s political crisis. The survey also showed that nearly two-thirds of Brazilians support Rousseff’s impeachment. Dilma Rousseff’s proposal for early elections, which are not provided for by the Constitution, is seen by many political analysts as a way out of Brazil’s political crisisBrazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff listens to a question during a re-election campaign news conference at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil.

Source: Mint June 10, 2016 14:03 UTC