Politics

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

Corrupt politicians often escape criminal prosecution in Brazil.

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 temporary arrests). Even the most popular politician in the country’s history –...

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