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Vice President of Brazil

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Hamilton Mourao sworn in as Brazil vice president

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Brazil's vice president speaks to CNN

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Vice President Mike Pence Meets with the President of Brazil

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Vice President Mike Pence meets with Brazilian President Michel Temer

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Brazil's Vice President heads to China to reaffirm commitments

The Vice President of Brazil, officially the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, or simply the Vice President of the Republic is the second-highest ranking government official in the executive branch of the Government of Brazil, preceded only by the president. The Vice President's primary role is to replace the president on the event of his or her death, resignation, or impeachment, and to temporarily take over the presidential powers and duties while the President is abroad, or otherwise temporarily unable to carry out his or her duties. The Vice President is elected jointly with the president as his or her running mate.