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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe ahead of election

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Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is currently under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering. The probe is linked to an investment he reportedly solicited from Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of the failed Banco Master lender. This investigation, initiated by Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça, could significantly impact the upcoming presidential election, where Bolsonaro is a leading contender against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. AI

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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe ahead of election

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro under investigation over alleged corruption

    Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the leading right-wing challenger to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next month’s election, is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to failed lender Banco Master, according to court documents unsealed on F…

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