Petrobras corruption: Supreme Court approves investigation of 54 politicians

Saturday, March 7th 2015 - 07:41 UTC

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Brazil's Supreme Court late Friday approved an investigation of dozens of top politicians, including a former president and leaders of congress, for alleged connections to what they call the biggest graft scheme ever uncovered in the country which has the largest economy in Latin America. Read full article

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ChrisR
But of course Lula 'knew nothing'!

HA, HA, HA, HA.
Mar 07th, 2015 - 07:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
One of the first whistleblowers categorically stated that Dilma AND Lula were aware of the corruption scheme in Petrobrás... the notorious fact that Dilma is controlled by Lula, may end up being a plausible defense against criminal charges, but not eventual impeachment ; but Lula no doubt, was who gave the go ahead to all politicians now accused, as well as to the PB directors appointed by the PT and the PMDB... the fun is just beginning.
Mar 07th, 2015 - 10:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
Monarchy. Loyalty. Honesty. Dedication. Honor. Altruism.

Peace and Love to ourselves and others.

LULA 2018!
Mar 08th, 2015 - 03:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Only 54? Well that is better news than expected!

Will they just drag this out for years and years?

Will this derail Brazil's ambition to join the 'top-table'?

Or both?

We shall see, but I am sure global investment firms are wary.
Mar 09th, 2015 - 05:44 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
@4 Ilsen,
You can be sure that until Brazil is seen as getting its act together, by the international investors, no productive investments will come in....on the other hand, with the USDollar hitting all-time highs, today about R$ 3.10 , and the prime-rate at 12.75%, speculative capital will........and while the country is going down the drain, Dilma and the PT continue to blame the situation on the international crisis, despite the fact that the economies of the USA and W. Europe are picking up. The government refuses to acknowledge publicly that it has screwed up, and continues with its old policies as if nothing has happened.
Mar 09th, 2015 - 04:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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