Brazilians want ‘trial of the century’ jail sentences to be implemented immediately

Friday, July 5th 2013 - 23:27 UTC

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An overwhelming majority of Brazilians are demanding the immediate compliance of the criminal rulings which sentenced 25 high ranking officials in the so called ‘trial of the century’ for their involvement in corruption practices back in 2005 and which at the time almost toppled the administration of then president Lula da Silva. Read full article

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karenykarl
This is very significant.
Jul 06th, 2013 - 09:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
“Marcos Valerio Fernandes under oath swore that then president Lula da Silva was on occasions present when the organization of the bribes network and particularly how to collect the funds from government offices and private donations to fund them. He revealed that together with Dirceu they worked in an office next to, and with direct communication to Lula da Silva’s presidential desk.”

This is documented, inter alia, in a book freely sold around Brasil. Its content is common knowledge.
Lula da Silva, the President, bald-facedly denies any involvement; more than that, he denies all knowledge - in spite of all evidence to the contrary.
This is called immunity and impunity.

This is why the people of Brasil rail against corruption in cities and towns across this huge country.
Jul 07th, 2013 - 09:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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