Fernando Collor de Mello Timeline of Events

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Fernando Collor de Mello

Fernando Affonso Collor de Mello was the 32nd president of Brazil from 1990 to 1992, when he resigned in a failed attempt to stop his trial of impeachment by the Brazilian Senate...

Timeline of Events

1992

8.16.1992

In response to an appeal by President Fernando Collor de Mello to wear green and yellow as a way to show support for him, thousands of Brazilians take to the streets dressed in black.

9.29.1992

Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello resigns.

12.29.1992

Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resign amidst corruption charges, but is then impeached.