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July 11, 2017

Brazil: Rapporteur for Lower House Committee Recommends Trial for Temer
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In Brazil, the rapporteur for a lower house committee has recommended
putting Brazilian President Michel Temer on trial for corruption,
following accusations from federal prosecutors that Temer accepted
millions of dollars in bribes. On Monday, protesters again took to the
streets to demand Temer be ousted or resign. This is protestor Marcio
Alves.

Marcio Alves: "Not one less right. Out with Temer. He represents the
rejection of all rights. But this is bigger than Temer. If Rodrigo Maia
comes into power, he will do the same thing or worse. So today is not
just about ousting Temer, but about everything else. Not less rights,
because tomorrow the Brazilian Senate will cut wages."



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