Tag: Raquel Dodge

Sunday, September 8th 2019 - 12:08 UTC
Nomination of Brazilian top public prosecutor rejected by his peers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Thursday that he picked Augusto Aras to be the country’s new top public prosecutor, succeeding Raquel Dodge when her two-year term ends in two weeks.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 08:36 UTC
Vale's market value plunges US$ 16,4bn on Monday, following on the dam burst

Brazilian miner Vale SA’s shares plunged on Monday, wiping out nearly 62 billion reais (US$ 16.4 billion) in market value, after a tailing dam collapse on Friday killed at least 65 people and left 292 missing with slim hopes for recovery. Vale shares were down 21.5% in Sao Paulo morning trading, at 44.70 reais. The company suspended dividend payments late on Sunday.
Friday, December 21st 2018 - 11:58 UTC
Prosecutors waiting for Temer when he steps down accused of “institutionalized corruption”

Brazil's attorney general has accused President Michele Temer of sitting at the center of “an institutionalized system of corruption” and has asked the courts to charge him with crimes as soon as he leaves office at the year's end.
Wednesday, December 5th 2018 - 09:20 UTC
Bolsonaro's chief of staff investigated over allegations of illegal campaign funding

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it had authorized a federal investigation into allegations that the incoming chief of staff for far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro had taken illegal campaign donations.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
Brazil's Temer faces new charges for corruption and criminal association

Brazil's federal police filed new charges against President Michel Temer on Tuesday, recommending he be put on trial for corruption, money laundering and criminal association for allegedly taking bribes to favor port management companies. The investigation report was filed to the country's top court.
Friday, May 4th 2018 - 08:21 UTC
Brazilian Agriculture minister formally accused of 2009 bribery scheme

Brazilian prosecutors filed charges against the country’s Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi on Wednesday, accusing him of orchestrating a bribery scheme in 2009 when he was governor of Mato Grosso state. Prosecutor General Raquel Dodge filed charges at the Supreme Court, according to a written statement from the federal prosecutor’s office.
Saturday, April 14th 2018 - 11:08 UTC
Brazil's Attorney General charges presidential candidate with racism

One of the front-runners in Brazil's presidential campaign was charged with racism on Friday by the country's top prosecutor. Attorney General Raquel Dodge charged conservative deputy Jair Bolsonaro for statements comparing members of rural settlements founded by the descendants of slaves to animals. Members of the settlements are called “quilombolas” in Brazil.
Saturday, March 3rd 2018 - 10:39 UTC
Prosecution wants Temer included in Odebrecht payments investigation

Prosecutor general, Raquel Dodge, requested Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Edson Fachin, to include president Michel Temer in the list of those under investigation in an inquiry launched last year to determine Odebrecht's alleged payments to the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) party in 2014.
Monday, February 26th 2018 - 09:45 UTC
Corruption allegedly involving president Temer will be probed by top prosecutor

Brazil’s top prosecutor has obtained a Supreme Court order to lift the bank secrecy of several people and companies under investigation in a port corruption case that has implicated President Michel Temer.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 09:21 UTC
Brazil's General Prosecutor invited to UK to discuss combating modern slavery

Brazil's General Prosecutor of the Republic Raquel Dodge, is currently in London for a three-day visit sponsored by the UK government with the purpose of deepening and strengthening the leadership of both countries in the struggle against slavery.
Ms Dodge is accompanied in her mission by UK ambassador in Brazil, Vijav Rangarajan.