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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Cleared in Petrobras Corruption Scandal
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been cleared of wrongdoing in the Petrobras scandal by a parliamentary commission report released Monday, Telesur English reported. Commission spokesman Deputy Luiz Sérgio Nóbrega de Oliveira said the report found there was no proof in any of the examined documents that … Continue reading
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Brazil’s top court outlaws corporate contributions to political campaigns
Although touted by good governance advocates as vital to the fight against graft and malfeasance, others believe the ruling in Brazil will simply force campaign cash under the table. http://bentavener.com/2015/09/18/brazils-top-court-outlaws-corporate-contributions-to-political-campaigns/
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Tagged Brazil elections, Corruption, Mensalão, petrobras, President, Presidential Elections, PT, Rousseff, STF, Workers Party
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