Brazil’s Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Corruption Scheme Testimony
The former president is accused of having received R$ 3.7 million worth in bribes from OAS contractor via renovations of...
May 11, 2017Topic
Corruption
Former Chief of Staff in Brazil Offers Details for Plea Deal
Trying to secure leniency deal Antonio Palocci said he has information to keep Lava jato investigators busy for a year.
April 21, 2017
Brazil’s Odebrecht Paid US$2.3MM in Bribes for Maracanã Renovation
Sworn testimony from several Odebrecht executives revealed the company paid US$2.3 million in bribes to win the US$228 million (eventually...
April 20, 2017
U.S. Judge Orders Brazil’s Odebrecht to Pay US$2.6B Fine
Along with its subsidiary, Braskem, Odebrecht is ordered to pay the governments of Brazil, the United States and Switzerland.
April 18, 2017
Brazil’s Ex-Chamber President Convicted to 15 Years for Corruption
Eduardo Cunha is accused of receiving more than $1.3 million Swiss francs in bribes for Petrobras' exploration contracts in oil...
March 31, 2017
Brazil Protesters Take to Streets, but in Smaller Numbers
Demonstrations seen in over 130 cities against everything from corruption, to the proposed social security reform and an outsourcing bill...
March 27, 2017
Retirees in Rio to Receive R$250 Million of Lava Jato Money
Court orders that part of corruption money retrieved from former Governor Cabral be used to pay bonus of state retirees.
March 20, 2017
Chief Prosecutor Janot Requests Investigation of 320 in Brazil
Rodrigo Janot asks Supreme Court to authorize investigation of 5 cabinet members, 7 Congressmen and two former presidents in Lava...
March 15, 2017
Former President Lula of Brazil Testifies in Lava Jato Case
Along with six other people, Lula is accused of trying to bribe former Petrobras director Nestor Cerveró into not signing...
March 14, 2017