Brazil's highest court has authorized a probe into allegations that President Jair Bolsonaro sought to interfere with police investigations. This ratchets up pressure on Bolsonaro, under fire over his handling of the pandemic and a looming economic crisis.
Sao Paulo Brazil's highest court has authorized an investigation into allegations that President Jair Bolsonaro sought to interfere with police investigations.
The decision ratchets up pressure on Bolsonaro, who is under fire over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a looming economic crisis.The allegations against Bolsonaro were made by Sergio Moro, a popular anti-corruption crusader, when he announced he was stepping down as justice minister last week.
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