Tag: Michel Temer

Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Ex Brazilian president Temer released from jail with conditions

A Brazilian court ordered former president Michel Temer's release from jail with conditions on Tuesday, less than a week after he was detained for a second time in a case related to a corruption scandal that has ensnared several high-profile South American politicians.
Tuesday, May 14th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Brazilian ex president Temer transferred to new police station in Sao Paulo

Former Brazilian President Michel Temer has been transferred to a new police station in Sao Paulo for detention while he is investigated in several corruption cases. Temer was moved to the shock police command on Monday, days after he was ordered back to jail during the investigation.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Ex president Temer turned himself to the police in Sao Paulo

Brazil's ex-president Michel Temer handed himself into police in Sao Paulo on Thursday, the day after a court ordered his return to prison. Temer, 78, arrived at federal police headquarters in Sao Paulo in a convoy of vehicles, two hours before a deadline.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Former Brazilian president Temer ordered to return to jail

Former President Michel Temer was ordered to return to jail by a federal judge on Wednesday while he is investigated in several cases of alleged corruption. Temer’s lawyer, Eduardo Carnelos, told Globo Television that he could only “lament” the court’s decision. He said Temer would have to present himself to authorities Thursday.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:27 UTC
Brazil's Justice: Michel Temer hit with new corruption charges

Brazil's former president Michel Temer was hit with corruption charges on Friday, just a day after being charged in a separate graft case, the federal prosecutors office in Rio de Janeiro said.
Tuesday, March 26th 2019 - 06:58 UTC
Brazilian appeals court releases ex president Michel Temer: insufficient evidence for a “preventive” jailing

Brazilian appeals court judge on Monday released former President Michel Temer from jail following his high-profile arrest on graft charges last week, which marked a fresh landmark in the country’s battle against political corruption.
Monday, March 25th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Bolsonaro: Brazil owes nothing to the world regarding the environment

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said his country “does not owe the world anything” when it comes to the environment. The far-right leader, who is critical of the Paris climate change accord, was speaking in Chile following Friday’s launch of the Forum for the Progress of South America (PROSUR), a conservative-minded group of South American leaders.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Temer's arrest and military pensions' reform brings down Brazilian stock market and weakens currency

Brazilian stocks fell sharply on Friday as the arrest of the country’s former president, Michel Temer, sparked worries that government debate over key fiscal reforms may be delayed.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 07:17 UTC
Ex Brazilian president silent on questioning; he could be released on Wednesday

A Brazilian appeals court will decide on Wednesday whether to grant a request for the release of former President Michel Temer, a judge at the court said on Friday. Judge Ivan Athié said that the Regional Federal Court of the 2nd Region (TRF-2) will decide on the petition by Temer's defense.
Thursday, March 21st 2019 - 14:41 UTC
Brazil: Former President Michel Temer is arrested

Former Brazilian President Michel Temer was arrested on Thursday on corruption charges, a dramatic development in a sprawling corruption probe that has roiled Brazil has showed no sign of slowing.