Petrobras scandal: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	2014 - 2018
Location	Brazil

Photos

Large crowd of demonstrators in yellow and green shirts hold Brazilian flags and banners demanding impeachment, protesting against President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia, Brazil.

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff leans from a vehicle to greet supporters at a crowded campaign rally, with people holding red and white Workers' Party signs in the background.

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Topics

money laundering Petrobras bribery fraud

Key People

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

president of Brazil

President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff speaking at a podium, wearing a light blue jacket and gold necklace, with two microphones in front of her.

Dilma Rousseff

president of Brazil

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Michel Temer

president of Brazil