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July 5, 2017

Brazil: Police Arrest Close Ally to President Temer
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In Brazil, police have arrested a close ally to President Michel Temer
as part of a widening corruption investigation. Prosecutors say former
Cabinet minister Geddel Vieira Lima tried to block an investigation into
corruption at a government-controlled bank. His arrest comes as Temer
himself has been charged with corruption and is facing increasing calls
to resign or be ousted.


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