M.PRESS
Another of Dilma's ministers hits the dustbin.
Sports Minister Orlando Silva resigned after ongoing media allegations over massive corruption.
Silva is the 6th minister from president Dilma Rousseff's cabinet to resign...since June.
Dilma staunchly defended Silva...until the supreme court announced an investigation.
He was a holdover from Lula da Silva's administration...and alleged to have received $23mn in kickbacks for himself and his Communist Party...from contracts.
In office only 10 months, the disorder in Rousseff's cabinet raises more concerns about her ruling coalition...and Brasil's preparations for the showcase 2014 World Cup.
Popular Posts
- RUSSIA : Putin Now Playing Corruption Slayer Card.
- MEXICO : To Fend Off Brutal Zetas Narcos...Torreon Ponders Deal With Sinaloa Gang; Zetas Still Control Coal Rich Coahuila State.
- EU / FRANCE / UK : Paris Continues Nastiness Over Cameron Euro Balk...Demanding That London Be Downgraded First!
- ITALY / EUROZONE : New Greek Crisis Delays Berlusconi's Love Songs CD Release.
- VENEZUELA / ARGENTINA : Hugo Paints Nestor...For Cristina; Chavez Hosts CELAC Summit...Without USA, Canada.
- USA / HOUSING/ MEDIA : Is Bloomberg/Businessweek Cover...Racist?
- RUSSIA: Anti-Corruption Blogger Alexei Navalny Emerges As Putin Party Challenger; Another Protest In 'Putin Snow Revolt.'
- VENEZUELA : 09 Feb UPDATE: Caracas Finally Devalues Bolivar...By 32%.
- GEORGIA : 2 MPs Slug It Out...On Live TV.
- VENEZUELA : Bitter Election Aftermath For Opposition; Zulia Man Kills 6 After Losing Bet On Capriles.