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Brazil's lower house of Congress opens its debate on whether to send scandal-plagued President Michel Temer to face trial on a corruption charge. IMAGES
Brazilian lawmakers tossed out a corruption charge against scandal-plagued President Michel Temer on Wednesday, saving the center-right leader from becoming the country's second leader in 12 months to be forced from office. IMAGES
Brazilian President Michel Temer looked on track Thursday to avoid trial over graft charges, after a committee of lawmakers recommended the accusations against him be shelved ahead of a congressional vote. IMAGES
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso attends his impeachment trial before the National Congress in Quito as supporters and opponents gather outside to watch the trial on a giant screen. The right-wing president is accused by his critics of wrongdoing in a state contract to transport crude oil. The motion will need at least 92 votes from the 137 MPs for the president to be removed from office. IMAGES
The US Senate narrowly rejects subpoenaing new witnesses and documents for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, opening the way for a final vote expected to clear the US leader of abuse of power. IMAGES