WorldNews Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/fdde05d02470e1523d4650c43bd60472.jpgThe impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff have put a spotlight on endemic corruption in the ranks of lawmakers. Some 60 percent of the 594 legislators in both chambers of Congress are being investigated for wrongdoing or are facing corruption charges, according to watchdog groups. Many of the investigations are related to a kickback scheme at state oil company Petrobras. The two men in line to replace Rousseff if she is impeached, and a third who would have been in line, are themselves being investigated in the Petrobras and other cases. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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