Two top Brazilian officials resign in latest blow to Rousseff govt. April 2, 2016 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two more senior Brazilian officials have resigned in the latest blow to the government of President Dilma Rousseff, BBC News reports. They are Sports Minister George Hilton and Col Adilson Moreira, who was organising security at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next August. Col Moreira reportedly wrote that he was ashamed the country was being led by "an unscrupulous group". The resignations come as Rousseff battles for her government's survival in an impeachment process. Col Moreira led the National Force for Public Security, whose members will guard sporting venues during the Olympics. Brazilian media reported he had sent an email to his colleagues criticising President Rousseff and other senior officials. Brazilian officials said the planning for the Olympic Games would not be affected by Col Moreira's and Hilton's resignations. Supporters of the president marched on Thursday evening in a number of Brazilian cities to show their opposition to the impeachment proceedings.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
