Impeachment proposal against Michel Temer

Brazilian Leader Denies Hush Money Claim

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President Michel Temer of Brazil has denied a newspaper report that he approved payments to silence a possible witness in a corruption inquiry. He was accused of authorising illicit payments to a jailed former speaker of the lower house of the Brazilian parliament, Eduardo Cunha. Cunha was sentenced in March to 15 years in prison … Read more

Brazil Minister Resigns Over Corruption Scandal

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A prominent Brazilian minister accused of corruption has resigned, over a scandal which also involves President Michel Temer. Geddel Vieira Lima, who was in charge of relations with Congress, was accused by a former minister of pressuring him to approve a property investment. Mr Temer was also accused of trying to help Mr Lima. The … Read more