Brazil's 'back-stabbing' interim president asks for trust

Michel Temer has taken over from Dilma Rousseff, who is facing impeachment

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A protestor kisses the Brazilian flag after the result of the vote is announced
(Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff was stripped of her powers yesterday after losing a preliminary impeachment vote. Her suspension means her former deputy, Michel Temer, is now interim leader.

Rousseff, the country's first female president and its most unpopular since 1985 according to a poll in November, is accused of manipulating government economy figures to win an election in 2014.

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