President Temer revokes decree deploying troops in BrazilMay 26, 2017 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brazilian President Michel Temer has revoked a decree that deployed troops in the capital, Brasilia, to defend government buildings against protests, BBC News reports. The decree was made on Wednesday, May 24 when the government said police could not contain anti-government demonstrations. However, the move was strongly criticised by city authorities and the opposition. Protesters want the resignation of President Temer, fresh elections, and the withdrawal of economic reforms. The decree was issued as an estimated 35,000 people marched in the capital on Wednesday. Demonstrations began peacefully but clashes with police then erupted. Protesters started a fire inside the ministry of agriculture and damaged several other ministerial buildings. Government workers were said to be "terrified", the defence ministry said, according to Brazil's Globo newspaper. Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. The decree, known as the law-and-order guarantee, is permitted under Brazil's constitution when police forces are overwhelmed. However, the government of Brasilia complained that it had not been consulted and that the measure was unnecessary. Criticism also came from the opposition and from some of his allies. Temer has been under intense pressure since last week when the country's supreme court released testimony alleging he had taken millions of dollars in bribes since 2010. The plea-bargain testimony came from bosses of a giant meat-packing firm. Temer has vowed to prove his innocence and says he will not stand down. On Saturday, he filed a petition to have the investigation suspended, but reversed that decision on Tuesday. Temer took office a year ago after his predecessor, President Dilma Rousseff, was impeached. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |