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Hundreds demonstrate to support Brazil corruption probe

Hundreds demonstrate to support Brazil corruption probe | iNFOnews.ca
A hand pushes a Brazilian flag during protest against corruption in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, March 26, 2017. Members of the movement against corruption protested around the country and demanded the arrest of former president Lula da Silva and the end of campaign funding with money from corruption. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

RIO DE JANEIRO – Hundreds of people are demonstrating on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach to support a sprawling corruption probe that has ensnared Brazil’s top politicians and even threatens to bring down President Michel Temer.

Investigators say more than $2 billion in bribes were paid in kickbacks centred on state oil company Petrobras and included major construction companies. Dozens of politicians and businessmen have been convicted and more face charges.

Sunday’s demonstrators were carrying Brazilian flags and photos of judge Sergio Moro, who oversees the case. Some also are demanding the arrest of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was indicted for alleged corruption and money laundering.

The crowds so far are significantly smaller than those last year demanding the ouster of former President Dilma Rousseff.

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Abbey Westbury

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