Brazil president Michel Temer accused of corruptionNovember 25, 2016 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brazil's President Michel Temer has been accused of pressuring a cabinet minister to engage in corrupt practices, BBC News reports. Former Culture Minister Marcelo Calero said Temer asked him to help another minister in a personal business deal. He said he was asked to allow construction of luxury apartments in a historic district of Salvador. Calero, who resigned last week, had previously blocked the plans. President Temer has denied the allegations. However, he admitted talking to Mr Calero about the project. A spokeswoman for Brazil's public prosecutor told Reuters an investigation into Mr Temer may be launched. The president has vowed to clean up corruption in Brazil, but has lost three ministers to corruption allegations. The scandal involves government secretary Geddel Vieira Lima, who had bought a property in Salvador in Bahia state. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |