Why does it take Brazil so long to lock up corrupt politicians?

Jan 29, 2018 9:50 3 min read

Operation Car Wash has been an emblematic investigation in Brazil. For the first time in history, Brazilians watched as politicians and billionaires were put in jail (even if most were in...

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Why does it take Brazil so long to lock up corrupt politicians?

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