Former President Michel Temer of Brazil Arrested on Corruption Charges

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On March 21, 2019, former Brazilian President Michel Temer was arrested for suspicion of corruption in the massive criminal investigation known as the Lava Jato, or “Operation Car Wash,” probe. The huge and ongoing effort began as an investigation into kickbacks to politicians and public officials. Since launching in March 2014, Operação Lava Jato has led to the conviction and jailing of many influential business leaders and politicians, including former President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Temer became president of Brazil after the turbulent impeachment of Dilma Rousseff. Commentators examined what his arrest could mean for Brazilian politics, and for the region.

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