Brazilian federal police on Tuesday raided the residences of Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel as part of a COVID-19 corruption probe, targeting one of President Jair Bolsonaro's political foes as the pandemic sweeps the nation.
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA - Brazilian federal police on Tuesday raided the residences of Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel as part of a COVID-19 corruption probe, targeting one of President Jair Bolsonaro’s political foes as the pandemic sweeps the nation.
Two sources and a statement from the federal police said the search warrants were part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving the use of public money destined to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Rio de Janeiro state. No arrest warrants were issued, a source said. “Congratulations to the federal police,” Bolsonaro said in Brasilia to reporters. “I just heard about it on the news.”The latest in a long line of Rio state governors to be snared in corruption probes, Witzel is a former-ally-turned-foe of Bolsonaro. The two have clashed in recent weeks over how to tackle the pandemic, and Bolsonaro views the former judge as a re-election rival.
The police raided the Palacio Laranjeiras, the governor’s official residence, and his personal home in the neighborhood of Grajaú.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump administration suspends travel from Brazil to limit spread of COVID-19Trump issued a proclamation halting entry of individuals who have been in Brazil within 14 days before trying to enter the U.S.
Read more »
Brazil faces a dark week as Covid-19 toll soarsBrazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro.
Read more »
Trump issues Brazil travel ban due to COVID-19FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn warns 'the coronavirus is not yet contained' as states begin to open up: 'It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community.'
Read more »
White House Bars Entry Of Non-Citizens Traveling From BrazilIn the latest travel ban, the White House on Sunday announced that non-citizens would be barred from entering the US if they are coming from Brazil, where COVID-19 cases are exploding. The administ…
Read more »
Bolsonaro joins protesters as Brazil political scandal heats up amid pandemicBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday hailed supporters rallying in the country's capital to back his administration as an unfolding political scandal adds to the public health crisis driven by the coronavirus outbreak.
Read more »
Trump restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike - Business InsiderBusiness Insider is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals. Launched in 2007, the site is now the largest business news site on the web.
Read more »