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An Elected President Resigns (1989-1992) |
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In the first direct presidential election held since 1960, Fernando Collor de Mello was elected President in November, 1989. On September 29, 1992, following allegations of corruption within his government, Collor was suspended by the Chamber of Deputies as President for 180 days during which time he faced impeachment before the Senate who decided to remove him permanently from office. On December 29,1992, minutes after they had brought corruption charges against him, Collor resigned, but the Senate decided nonetheless to impeach him by a large majority.
Three hours later, Itamar Franco, who served as Vice President under Collor, was sworn in as President to serve the remaining two years of Collor's five-year term. Collor's impeachment by the House of Deputies, his trial by the Senate, and his resignation mark a new chapter in the political history of Brazil.
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