Former president, currently in prison, will be replaced by running mate Fernando Haddad
Further charges including obstruction of justice expected to follow this week
President Dilma Rousseff – accused of budget manipulation – has criticised the process
Move would cut uncertainty on public finances, says finance minister Henrique Meirelles
Controversial Michel Temer already one minister down following secret recording
Romero Juca steps down after leaked tape suggests he sought to block graft inquiry
Government of ‘national salvation’ replaces Rousseff’s team amid corruption scandal
Rousseff has said her impeachment is illegal and branded it a ‘coup’
Rousseff made great political capital by attacking the elite but may need to reach out to them to overcome recession
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