Brazil Impeachment Trial, Museum Of Lost Objects And Rooftop Farms

By Worldview

Aug. 29, 2016, 3:29 p.m. CT

Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff speaks at her own impeachment trial, in Brasilia, Brazil, on Aug. 29, 2016. Rousseff reminded senators that she was re-elected in 2014 by 54 million voters. She says that at every moment she has followed the constitution and done what was best for the country. Eraldo Peres / Associated Press

Brazil Impeachment Trial, Museum Of Lost Objects And Rooftop Farms

By Worldview

Aug. 29, 2016, 3:29 p.m. CT

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