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In unanimous court decision, South Korea’s president is ousted 

Global Politics

A large crowd of protesters erupted in cheers when the announcement came from South Korea’s Constitutional Court. All eight of the judges on the court agreed that Yoon Suk Yeol had “violated the basic principles of a democratic state” and would be removed from office immediately. The country remains deeply divided politically. South Koreans will now vote for a new president in 60 days.

Demonstrators protest against Brazil's President Michel Temer in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17. The banner reads: "Out Temer."

Brazilians are outraged and talking impeachment again

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Dilma Rousseff at one of the final days of her impeachment trial debate before senators voted her out of office.

Brazil’s impeached president: ‘I fought against human suffering, I battled inequality’

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Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff attends Senate on Monday in her final defense before impeachment.

Powerful moments from Dilma Rousseff’s last effort to stop impeachment

Global Politics

Brazil could impeach Dilma Rousseff this week

Global Politics
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Senate Brasilia impeach Dilma

Behind the Olympic spectacle, Brazil’s political games continue

Global Politics

Stars like Brazil’s first gold medal winner Rafaela Silva and Team USA swimmers Michael Phelps and Lilly King are getting the limelight. But there’s way bigger drama going down in Brazil.Stars like Brazil’s first gold medal winner Rafaela Silva and Team USA swimmers Michael Phelps and Lilly King are getting the limelight. But there’s way bigger drama going down in Brazil.

Behind the possible impeachment of Brazil's president

Impeachment of Brazil’s president? What’s going on?

Global Politics

EXPLAINER: Why the impeachment facing Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff actually may be good for Brazil. But will it affect the 2016 Olympics?

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