MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Cunha, who launched impeachment proceedings against Rousseff on December 2, has been accused of obstructing corruption investigations against him and attempting to intimidate lawmakers.
"The decision by the Supreme Court is very important proof confirming [Cunha’s] abuse of office to reach his own goals going against the interests of society as with the case of impeachment," Cardozo said.
On April 17, two-thirds of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies lawmakers voted in favor of impeaching Rousseff, sending the vote to the Federal Senate, the upper chamber. The senate is due to vote on holding an impeachment trial on May 11, which if held would trigger Rousseff's suspension for up to 180 days.
