The resignation of the man behind the coup in Brazil

by  Laura Bécquer Paseiro

Granma | 12 July, 2016

Cunha, staunch opponent of suspended president Dilma Rousseff announced his resignation as speaker of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies on July 7. Photo: http://www.cartacapital.com.br

Tearfully, one of the most controversial political figures of recent times in Brazil resigned. Eduardo Cunha, the 58 year old former evangelical radio station host from Río de Janeiro, resigned as speaker of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies on July 7. While he maintains his seat in the lower house, Cunha is facing the possibility of being expelled from the legislature.