Brazil prevents clashes between factions supporting and opposing Rousseff.

(Baonghean.vn) - Security forces in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, have erected an iron barricade in front of the National Congress building to prevent potential clashes between supporters and opponents of the impeached President Dilma Rousseff. Both sides plan to march on August 9th.

Brazil erected barricades to prevent clashes between factions supporting and opposing President Rousseff. Photo: RT.

Brazilian officials predict that thousands of people from both sides—those supporting and those opposing Rousseff—will take to the streets of Brasilia on August 9th. Participants from both sides have already begun setting up camps on several streets.

To prevent potential clashes, security forces erected a steel barrier over 1 meter high and several kilometers long in front of the Parliament building.

Today, the Brazilian Senate will vote on whether to accept the charges against Rousseff and begin her trial. If more than 41 out of 81 senators vote in favor, Rousseff's trial will begin in late August or early September. If the number is not exceeded, Rousseff could be reinstated as president.

Today's vote comes after the Senate Impeachment Committee approved charges filed by Senator Antonio Anastasia, which call for Dilma Rousseff to be put on trial for violating budget laws during her 2014 re-election campaign.

“Ms. Rousseff is more isolated than ever, and the situation has worsened in recent weeks, even within her own party. I have no doubt that after today’s vote, Ms. Rousseff will be put on trial,” predicted Senator Aloysio Nunes of the opposition Social Democratic Party (PSDB).

However, Rousseff continues to reject all accusations from the opposition, calling the attempts to put her on trial a "farce."

Diep Khanh

(According to RT)