President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil denounced a coup plot against her, suggesting that Vice-President Michel Temer is one of the conspirators. The President, who is facing impeachment in the national Congress, hinted that he was one of the ringleaders of a plot to overthrow her. She said an audio message released on Monday by Mr Temer, whom she did not name, was evidence of the conspiracy.
In the message, Mr Temer appears to accept replacing her as President. He also calls for a government of national unity. The 65-member congressional committee voted 38 to 27 to recommend going ahead with impeachment proceedings. All eyes will now be on a full vote in the lower house starting on Sunday in the capital Brasilia.