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Temer refuses to lose another advisor whose nomination was barred by a judge

Tuesday, February 14th 2017 - 10:50 UTC
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Brazilian President Michel Temer on Monday denied suggestions that he is trying to protect a minister implicated in a corruption scandal. Temer is under fire in the media and judiciary for controversially naming his close adviser Wellington Moreira Franco to a cabinet-level position. Read full article

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  • :o))

    REF: “However, the president said that if any government members are actually charged with crimes, they would be suspended”:

    But it's NOT a crime anymore;
    - if one is proven to be corrupt
    - accept bribes
    - carries out money laundering
    - contracts fake employees
    - uses public funds/properties for personal gains
    - owns undeclared properties
    - ”Cooks-Up” accounts/balance-sheets
    - etc
    - etc
    - etc.
    SO EXACTLY WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

    Feb 14th, 2017 - 11:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Jack Bauer

    It's all about covering your arse....

    Feb 14th, 2017 - 05:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • :o))

    Exactly THAT's what I meant when I questioned if corruption is finally legalized in Brazil!

    Feb 14th, 2017 - 09:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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