Collor`s Fate Hinges On A Few Votes  Unrest Possible In Brazil
If President Escapes Impeachment  September 28, 1992|By Gary
Marx, Chicago Tribune.  RIO DE JANEIRO — While most Brazilians
back the impeachment of President Fernando Collor de Mello,
political analysts say the embattled president could muster
enough congressional support to remain in office.  But experts
say that if Collor beats the bid to oust him, it could lead to
civil unrest and possible military intervention.  A Gallup poll
published Sunday in a local newspaper found that 80 percent of
the 2,715 Brazilians interviewed thought Collor was a bad
president and 70 percent believed he should be removed from
office.  And while lawmakers hoping to have Collor removed say
they have enough votes to pass an impeachment bill through
Brazil`s lower house, informal surveys published Sunday by local
newspapers indicate the vote is still too close to call.
Congressional debate is expected to start Monday, and the vote
on impeachment is expected Tuesday.  `