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BRASILIA, May 13 — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied yesterday he had top police officials fired to shield his family from investigations, as potentially damning revelations continued to fly in a case that has hurt the far-right leader. An obstruction of justice probe opened after...

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro adjusts his protective mask as he speaks with journalists at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil May 12, 2020. — Reuters pic

Bolsonaro acknowledged talking about his family at the April 22 cabinet meeting, but said he was referring to protecting their physical safety. He said that had been a top concern since he himself was stabbed during his 2018 presidential campaign. Moro, an anti-corruption crusader, accused Bolsonaro of improper “political interference” in the police's work.

Moro says the president pressured him at the meeting to ensure the head of the federal police in Rio de Janeiro was replaced, in order to protect his family.According to a series of leaks to the Brazilian media, the president and his cabinet used off-colour language and insults in talking about various politicians, Supreme Court justices and Brazil's biggest trading partner, China.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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