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, 2017Topic
Lava Jato
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
Brazil’s Government Pushes for Reform Bill Amidst Scandal
Despite the turbulence caused by the investigation of dozens of legislators, Temer Administration pushes for social security reform approval in...
April 17, 2017
Eight of Brazil’s Cabinet Members Investigated for Corruption
Among those investigated are President Temer’s closest aides, Chief of Staff Eliseu Padilha, and the General Secretariat, Wellington Moreira Franco.
April 14, 2017
Major Parties Lead Number of Accused in Brazil Corruption Case
The three leading political parties, PT, PMDB and PSDB, have the highest number of politicians being investigated.
April 14, 2017
Courts to Investigate Three Former Presidents in Brazil
Ex-Presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff were named by Odebrecht executives in Lava Jato...
April 12, 2017
Brazil’s Court Calls for Inquiries on Scores of Politicians
Among those to be investigated for corruption are 42 federal representatives, 24 senators, three state governors and eight cabinet members.
April 12, 2017
Odebrecht’s Secret Testimony Leaks to Media in Brazil
The executive told officials that his company had given money to the Lula Institute, to the Rousseff presidential campaign, and...
April 11, 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