In Brazil, a dramatic seven days
Over the past week, allegations that President Michel Temer
has condoned bribery have sent Brazil spiralling. Stephan Mothe recounts the day
the news broke and what has happened since.
Stephan Mothe
Market Analyst and International Relations Researcher
Stephan Mothe is a market analyst and international relations researcher based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His writing has previously focused on Brazil-China relations, anti-corruption, and development, and has been published by The Diplomat, The South China Morning Post, and Diario Perfil in Argentina. He holds a master's degree in International Development from Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China.
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