Brazilian President Michel Temer Charged with Corruption
Temer, accused of receiving R$500,000, is the first sitting President in history to be charged with a crime in Brazil.
June 27, 2017Topic
JBS
Brazil’s JBS Meatpacking to Sell Assets Worth R$6 Billion
The sale of operations in Brazil, the US and Europe are expected to help JBS's controller pay a R$10.3 billion...
June 21, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Suing JBS Meat Tycoon for Slander
JBS's former CEO Joesley Batista accuses the President of ‘heading one of the most dangerous criminal organizations’ in the country.
June 20, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Questioned on Free JBS Jet Rides
resident Temer claims he did not know jet plane belonged to former JBS CEO Joesley Batista, now investigated in Lava...
June 8, 2017
JBS of Brazil to Sell R$300 Million in Overseas Operations
The company, embroiled in a corruption scandal, announced the sale of its beef operations in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to...
June 7, 2017
Brazilian President Temer’s Aide Arrested for Corruption
Rodrigo Rocha Loures filmed receiving a suitcase with R$500,000 from JBS executives, said to be bribe money.
June 5, 2017
Brazil Judge Orders Temer to Answer Police’s Questions
A Supreme Court judge has authorized police to obtain a written testimony from the President related to corruption allegations.
May 31, 2017
JBS in Brazil Ordered to Pay Fine of R$10.3 Billion for Corruption
The fine, said to be the world's largest for corruption, is part of a plea-dealing agreement by the JBS controller,...
May 31, 2017
Brazil Changes Justice Minister Amidst Political Scandal
In a surprise move President Temer changed his Justice Minister, Osmar Serraglio, who was named in one of the many...
May 29, 2017