ASSESSMENTS
The Brazilian President's Corruption Trial Commences
Apr 4, 2017 | 09:00 GMT
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Summary
The trial that will determine Brazilian President Michel Temer's political fate has begun. On April 4, the country's Supreme Electoral Court began reviewing allegations that Temer and his predecessor, Dilma Rousseff, accepted illegal donations during the 2014 campaign season. If found guilty, Temer would be forced to step down, adding even more uncertainty to the beleaguered ruling party's prospects for staying in power as Brazil's ongoing corruption scandal unfolds.
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