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201616 minPG-13doc-short

Impeachment

201616 minPG-13doc-short

An impeachment request is filed in Brasília in 1999, accusing President Fernando Henrique Cardoso of committing a crime of responsibility.

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An impeachment request is filed in Brasília in 1999, accusing President Fernando Henrique Cardoso of committing a crime of responsibility.

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In Brasília, 1999, an impeachment request is filed against President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The opposition accuses him of committing a crime of responsibility. Government deputies work to strengthen their defense, while opposition members remain firm in their stance. Tensions rise as political factions prepare for a significant confrontation in Brazil's Congress. The documentary captures the unfolding drama of a critical moment in Brazilian politics.

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