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Report Links Fashion Giants H&M, Zara To Deforestation, Corruption In Brazil
Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have used cotton from farms linked to massive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption and violence in Brazil, a report by the environmental group Earthsight said Thursday.
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Thousands In Brazil Join Anti-Bolsonaro Protests Over Covaxin Deal
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces an investigation over an allegedly corrupt Covid vaccine deal.
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Brazil Senators File Case Against Jair Bolsonaro For Malfeasance
Three Brazilian senators formally accused President Jair Bolsonaro of malfeasance before the Supreme Court Monday over allegations he failed to have a top ally investigated for suspicions of massive corruption in the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines.
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Brazilian Senator Caught Hiding Money "Between Buttocks"
A Brazilian senator allied to far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was caught hiding money in his underwear during a police investigation into the diversion of public funds for fighting the coronavirus, local media reported on Thursday.
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Victoria Police Busts Alleged International Tennis Match-Fixing Racket: Report
Two alleged members of the syndicate have been charged on the suspicion of corrupting at least two international tennis events in Brazil and Egypt in 2018.
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Barcelona And Brazil Legend Ronaldinho Raps Against Corruption
Ronaldinho released a song along with Brazilian singer Jorge Vercillo decrying corruption in their country.
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Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Sworn In As Brazil's New President
Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right politician vowing a crackdown on crime and corruption, was sworn in Tuesday as Brazil's new president in front of Congress in Brasilia.
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Brazil's Ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula Arrives In Prison After Dramatic Standoff
Brazil's ex-president and leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew in Saturday to the prison in Curitiba where he is due to serve his 12-year sentence for corruption, following days of drama that marked the downfall of once one of the world's most popular politicians.
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Brazil Arrests Olympic Committee Chairman On Rio 2016 Corruption Charges
Following an investigation dubbed "Unfair Play" that spanned several countries, Brazilian officials last month said Nuzman was the 'lynchpin' in a plot to bribe the International Olympic Committee into awarding Rio de Janeiro last year's Games.
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Brazil Police Launch Raids In Rio Olympics Vote Buying Scheme
Police said they were probing 'an international corruption scheme' aimed at 'the buying of votes for the election of (Rio) by the International Olympic Committee as the venue for the 2016 Olympics.'
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Brazil President Temer Led Graft Scheme, Says Billionaire Businessman
Brazilian President Michel Temer led a corruption scheme in which lawmakers squeezed high-profile executives for bribes, billionaire Joesley Batista told magazine Epoca in an interview published on Saturday. In his first interview since striking a leniency agreement with Brazilian prosecutors, Batista told Epoca that Temer asked for money several t...
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Adviser To Brazil President Michel Temer Arrested In Corruption Probe
A close adviser to Brazil's President Michel Temer was arrested in Brasilia on Saturday, police said, in the latest move in a corruption case that threatens to bring down his government.
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Brazil President Michel Temer Deploys Army As Protesters Battle Police
Protesters demanding the resignation of Brazilian President Michel Temer staged running battles with police and set fire to a ministry building in Brasilia, prompting the scandal-hit leader to order the army onto the streets. Police unleashed volleys of tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to halt tens of thousands of protesters.
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'Viagra', 'BMW' Among Code Names In Brazil's Corruption Scandal
The politicians caught up in Brazil's biggest ever corruption scandal are well known to the public. But their alter egos, like "Viagra" and "BMW," less so.
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Peru Asks World To Help Find Fugitive Ex-President Alejandro Toledo
Peru asked for international help in finding former president Alejandro Toledo, wanted in connection with a far-reaching bribery probe, saying on Friday that he was likely now in San Francisco and may try to flee to Israel.
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Report Links Fashion Giants H&M, Zara To Deforestation, Corruption In Brazil
Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have used cotton from farms linked to massive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption and violence in Brazil, a report by the environmental group Earthsight said Thursday.
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Thousands In Brazil Join Anti-Bolsonaro Protests Over Covaxin Deal
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces an investigation over an allegedly corrupt Covid vaccine deal.
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Brazil Senators File Case Against Jair Bolsonaro For Malfeasance
Three Brazilian senators formally accused President Jair Bolsonaro of malfeasance before the Supreme Court Monday over allegations he failed to have a top ally investigated for suspicions of massive corruption in the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines.
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Brazilian Senator Caught Hiding Money "Between Buttocks"
A Brazilian senator allied to far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was caught hiding money in his underwear during a police investigation into the diversion of public funds for fighting the coronavirus, local media reported on Thursday.
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Victoria Police Busts Alleged International Tennis Match-Fixing Racket: Report
Two alleged members of the syndicate have been charged on the suspicion of corrupting at least two international tennis events in Brazil and Egypt in 2018.
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Barcelona And Brazil Legend Ronaldinho Raps Against Corruption
Ronaldinho released a song along with Brazilian singer Jorge Vercillo decrying corruption in their country.
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Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Sworn In As Brazil's New President
Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right politician vowing a crackdown on crime and corruption, was sworn in Tuesday as Brazil's new president in front of Congress in Brasilia.
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Brazil's Ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula Arrives In Prison After Dramatic Standoff
Brazil's ex-president and leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew in Saturday to the prison in Curitiba where he is due to serve his 12-year sentence for corruption, following days of drama that marked the downfall of once one of the world's most popular politicians.
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Brazil Arrests Olympic Committee Chairman On Rio 2016 Corruption Charges
Following an investigation dubbed "Unfair Play" that spanned several countries, Brazilian officials last month said Nuzman was the 'lynchpin' in a plot to bribe the International Olympic Committee into awarding Rio de Janeiro last year's Games.
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Brazil Police Launch Raids In Rio Olympics Vote Buying Scheme
Police said they were probing 'an international corruption scheme' aimed at 'the buying of votes for the election of (Rio) by the International Olympic Committee as the venue for the 2016 Olympics.'
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Brazil President Temer Led Graft Scheme, Says Billionaire Businessman
Brazilian President Michel Temer led a corruption scheme in which lawmakers squeezed high-profile executives for bribes, billionaire Joesley Batista told magazine Epoca in an interview published on Saturday. In his first interview since striking a leniency agreement with Brazilian prosecutors, Batista told Epoca that Temer asked for money several t...
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Adviser To Brazil President Michel Temer Arrested In Corruption Probe
A close adviser to Brazil's President Michel Temer was arrested in Brasilia on Saturday, police said, in the latest move in a corruption case that threatens to bring down his government.
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Brazil President Michel Temer Deploys Army As Protesters Battle Police
Protesters demanding the resignation of Brazilian President Michel Temer staged running battles with police and set fire to a ministry building in Brasilia, prompting the scandal-hit leader to order the army onto the streets. Police unleashed volleys of tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to halt tens of thousands of protesters.
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'Viagra', 'BMW' Among Code Names In Brazil's Corruption Scandal
The politicians caught up in Brazil's biggest ever corruption scandal are well known to the public. But their alter egos, like "Viagra" and "BMW," less so.
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Peru Asks World To Help Find Fugitive Ex-President Alejandro Toledo
Peru asked for international help in finding former president Alejandro Toledo, wanted in connection with a far-reaching bribery probe, saying on Friday that he was likely now in San Francisco and may try to flee to Israel.
