Brazil's president accused of taking 1.5m dollars in bribes

Brazil's President Michel Temer is facing charges of corruption and obstruction of justice, according to an investigation released by the supreme court.

Brazil's president accused of taking 1.5m dollars in bribes
Fri, 19 May, 2017 - 23:43

Brazil's President Michel Temer is facing charges of corruption and obstruction of justice, according to an investigation released by the supreme court.

Attorney General Rodrigo Janot's charges against Mr Temer threaten to drive him from the presidency.

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