VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > j. Brazil > 1992, June 3–14
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1992, June 3–14
 
Brazil hosted the Earth Summit (See Environmental Issues).  1
 
Sept. 29
 
Impeachment proceedings were initiated against Pres. Collor on charges of corruption. He was indicted on Nov. 12.  2
 
Oct. 2
 
V.P. Itamar Franco was sworn in as acting president.  3
 
Dec. 29
 
On the eve of his conviction in the Senate for corruption, Pres. Collor resigned. Itamar Franco was sworn in as president immediately. He promised to pay more attention to social problems but faced continuing economic crisis.  4
 
 
 
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