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Dilma Rousseff impeachedThe embattled president could appeal the vote to the highest court, but she may likely retire to southern Brazil. |
A verdict on Rousseff's fate during her impeachment trial is expected later this week.
The suspended president said she feared for the future of social services her cabinet had established.
Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial begins on Thursday, with a verdict expected by the end of August.
The impeachment trial for suspended President Rousseff will last for four sessions on Aug. 25-26 and Aug. 29-30.
A final verdict into Rousseff's fate is expected by the end of August; her reinstatement chances are slim.
There are fears that a guilty verdict could worsen Brazil's poltical turmoil.
The BRICS nations account for about a quarter of global economic output.
On Thursday, Temer announced a new cabinet where all 24 of his ministers are white men.
Her supporters have said the proceedings are, in effect, a "coup".
