Brazil top prosecutor says more proof to come against president Temer

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Reuters

Sat Jul 1, 2017 | 8:02pm BST

By Lisandra Paraguassu | SAO PAULO

Brazil's top federal prosecutor said on Saturday that he took no pleasure in charging President Michel Temer with corruption, but given the clear indications of graft committed by the leader, there was no alternative.

Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot said at an investigative journalism conference that he was in no rush to level new charges of racketeering and obstruction of justice against Temer. He said he wanted to investigate each allegation as thoroughly as possible.

"As long is there is ammunition, I will keep firing," Janot said. "Until September 17, the power lies with me and I will maintain my own rhythm."

Janot said Saturday that there was still ample proof against Temer that will be revealed, which he did not include in the charging document against the president this week.

Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-brazil-corruption-idUKKBN19M3QL

[Judi Lynn]

1. PROTESTS AGAINST PRESIDENT DISRUPT BRAZIL'S MAJOR CITIES

Jun 30, 8:46 PM EDT

BY LILIANA MICHELENA
ASSOCIATED PRESS


RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- A general strike disrupted major cities across Brazil on Friday as union workers protested President Michel Temer's proposal to loosen labor rules and trim pension benefits.

In Sao Paulo, protesters blocked some of the city's main roads and highways and hindered access to Guarulhos Airport, the biggest in the country. Later in the day, thousands marched toward the city hall.

Access to Rio de Janeiro's downtown was blocked early in the day, with traffic jams stretching 9 miles (14 kilometers) out from lines of strikers and rows of burning tires. Many people walked or biked to their jobs.

"We must defeat the labor and pension reforms because it is the return of slavery, and you'll have to work until you're 100, 200 years old" said Iran de Paula, a lawyer who belongs to the Movement for Roofless Workers.

More:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/L/LT_BRAZIL_GENERAL_STRIKE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-06-30-20-46-08

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2. No small planes for you, Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot.

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