foreign capital in the country, which would influence the process of industrialization that followed. Temporarily removed from the presidency on 3 November 1955, due to a cardiovascular disorder, on November 8 he was replaced by Carlos Luz, the president of the Chamber of Deputies. Recovered, Café Filho tried to reassume presidential powers, but his removal was approved by the Congress on 22 November 1955 and confirmed by the Supreme Court in December. His removal through impeachment, with the congress declaring him unable to discharge his duties, came after military pressure. Post-presidency After the presidency, Café Filho was appointed Councillor of the Court of Accounts State of Guanabara (1961–1970). He died in Rio de Janeiro on 20 February 1970. Honours Foreign Honours Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword, Portugal (20 September 1951) Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders, Portugal (22 April 1955) References External links Biography and Presidency of Café Filho The History of the Chamber of Deputies Average GDP growth: Vargas - Rousseff 1899 births 1970 deaths People from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte Brazilian evangelicals Brazilian Presbyterians Presidents of Brazil Vice presidents of Brazil Presidents of the Federal Senate (Brazil) Recipients of the Order of the Tower and Sword 3 3 3 Social Progressive Party politicians Candidates for Vice President of Brazil Impeached presidents removed from office Impeached Presidents of Brazil