Govt seeks to block Rousseff impeachment

Brazil’s government is seeking an injunction at the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent an impeachment vote against President Dilma Rousseff. Ms Rousseff, who says her opponents are plotting a “coup”, faces claims she manipulated government accounts. She has vowed to fight to “the last minute” despite the desertion of three allied parties ahead […]

Brazil’s government is seeking an injunction at the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent an impeachment vote against President Dilma Rousseff.
Ms Rousseff, who says her opponents are plotting a “coup”, faces claims she manipulated government accounts.
She has vowed to fight to “the last minute” despite the desertion of three allied parties ahead of Sunday’s vote.
If the Supreme Court refuses to grant the injunction, the impeachment debate will start on Friday.