Ousted Leader Granted Asylum in Brazil
From Times Wire Reports
Brazil has granted asylum to deposed President Lucio Gutierrez, who was ousted by Congress amid street protests calling for his removal for abuse of power.
He sought refuge in the Brazilian Embassy and was granted asylum Wednesday, Brazilian Ambassador Sergio Florencia Sobrinho said.
Vice President Alfredo Palacio, who has replaced Gutierrez, promised to hold a referendum and constitutional assembly to create a new state structure.
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