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Why Lula still leads Brazil polls despite corruption conviction
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva retains a strong lead ahead of presidential elections despite his conviction on graft charges
Brazil’s former President Lula in crisis following conviction
His hopes of a comeback appeared to be in tatters Wednesday after a court confirmed his conviction for corruption
Brazilian President Michel Temer Charged With Bribery
Michel Temer was charged of taking multimillion-dollar bribes by top federal prosecutor
Court Dismisses Brazilian Corruption Allegations Against Michel Temer
Brazil’s embattled President has been cleared of charges that he received illegal campaign funds
Brazilian President Corruption Trial Starts, With Impeachment Possible
Brazil’s top electoral court will today start hearing evidence in a case against President Michel Temer
Latest Brazilian President Corruption Allegations Are Major Challenge
Brazil’s President Michel Temer is barely hanging on to power, accused of corruption and obstruction
Comparing Brazilian and Venezuelan Corruption
Its ironic yet when it comes to corruption, Brazil gets headlines, but Venezuela is world champion
Democracy at Risk in Ongoing Battle Against Brazil’s Kleptocracy
Brazilian President Michel Temer on Saturday demanded the Supreme Court suspend a probe
Popular Movement Against Brazil Corruption Epidemic Swells
Calls for Brazilian President Michel Temer’s ouster are growing louder due to allegations of corruption