Tag: Brazil corruption

Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 22:33 UTC
Brazilian officials mentioned in Pandora Papers under investigation for possible tax evasion

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, one of the world leaders mentioned by name in the so-called Pandora Papers report released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) admitted he had placed some of his money in offshore accounts, but “always within the law.”
Wednesday, July 28th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
Nogueira chosen to head Brazil's Civil House

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday has picked Senator Ciro Nogueira to head of the Government's Civil House, a position similar to that of Cabinet Chief or Minister of the Presidency in other countries.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:26 UTC
Brazilian STF Judge says Prosecution needs to investigate Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) Justice Rosa Weber Friday acquiesced to a request from Deputy Attorney General Humberto Jacques de Medeiros to launch an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's involvement in an alleged case of corruption regarding the purchase of Indian-made coronavirus vaccines.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:19 UTC
US Dollar climbs to R$ 5.05 in a Brazilian market hit by political turmoil

The US dollar was traded at R$ 5.05 apiece Friday amid Brazil's volatile context with President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for alleged corruption and a mega request for his impeachment already in Congress.
Friday, June 19th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
Bolsonaro family's alleged 'graft background' coming to light in their Rio do Janeiro turf

Brazilian police on Thursday arrested a former aide to Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son in a graft investigation threatening to undermine the president’s pledge to crack down on corruption and ratchet up his battle with the judiciary.
Tuesday, January 28th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Reformist Brazil: government procurement contracts will be open to foreign companies

Brazil’s government is changing the rules to give foreign companies an equal shot at winning government contracts, the Economy Ministry said on Monday. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has pledged to fight corruption and open up one of the world’s most protected countries to foreign business and the overseas investment necessary to modernize Brazil’s crumbling infrastructure.
Friday, November 29th 2019 - 09:01 UTC
Brazil prosecutors given access to confidential financial information on Bolsonaro's son

Brazil’s police and prosecutors can access confidential tax and financial information without a court order, the country’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, clearing the way for authorities to reopen an investigation of the president’s son.
Tuesday, November 26th 2019 - 10:55 UTC
The strange passivity of Jair Bolsonaro, according to The Economist

The presidents of Brazil’s two houses of congress live side by side in modern mansions in Brasília, the capital. In May they built a door in the wall that divides their gardens, so they could meet without attracting notice. The political mood was fevered.
Saturday, November 9th 2019 - 10:59 UTC
Hundreds cheer Lula da Silva as he walks from jail a free man

Brazil's icon Lula da Silva walked free from jail on Friday after a year and a half behind bars for corruption following a court ruling that could release thousands of convicts. The former president, wearing a black T-shirt and suit jacket, pumped his fist in the air as he exited the federal police headquarters in the southern city of Curitiba and was quickly mobbed by hundreds of supporters and journalists.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Ex Lula minister son arrested for bribes in construction of giant dam

Brazilian authorities arrested a former energy minister’s son on Tuesday for allegedly receiving 50 million reais in bribes (US$ 12 million) together with his father, involving the construction of a giant dam.