Lava Jato investigators have recovered more than $3 billion in ill-gotten gains and say they could return billions more to the treasury if they are given adequate time and resources. In May, Mr. Temer appointed Torquato Jardim, a close political ally, to run the Justice Ministry, which oversees the Federal Police. Mr. Temer, who assumed power last year following the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, was charged last month with accepting a $152,000 bribe from a top executive at a food conglomerate. Prosecutors have said they could file additional charges against Mr. Temer in coming weeks. A spokesman for Mr. Temer said the president does not interfere with the “internal affairs” at the Federal Police, but would not say whether he was aware of the move.

Source: New York Times July 07, 2017 23:08 UTC