#BRAZIL: Pres. Temer Vows To Fight For Political Life After Court Launches Bribery Investigation

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Brazil’s president Michel Temer has vowed to fight for his political life after the supreme court approved an investigation of allegations that he condoned hush money pay-offs to a witness in a sprawling corruption scandal. "I will not resign. I repeat: I will not resign. I know what I did,” he said in a live TV broadcast, amid growing calls for him to stand down following the suspension of one of his closest confidants in Congress and most powerful coalition allies in the Senate.

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#BRAZIL: Foreign Min. Jose Serra Resigns, Citing Health; Latest Blow To Pres. Temer's Admin.

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Brazil’s Foreign Minister Jose Serra resigned Wednesday citing health concerns, in a new blow to Michel Temer's administration. Serra, 74, said health problems made him unable to keep up with the rhythm of leading the foreign ministry of Latin America’s biggest nation. Serra is a former candidate for president. Temer already had lost seven leading members of his government — six ministers and a senior adviser.

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