VOICED : Brasil: detenciones por blanqueo de capital en beneficio del PT

VOICED : Brasil: detenciones por blanqueo de capital en beneficio del PT

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the Lava Jato corruption scandal in Brazil, highlighting recent arrests in Sao Paulo related to money laundering for the Workers' Party (PT). It details a 2004 bank loan intended for PT, which was not repaid but canceled through a contract involving Petrobras. The scandal is linked to the Mensalao scheme, which involved buying parliamentary votes during Lula's first term. The video also mentions the involvement of a former PT secretary-general who avoided trial by reaching an agreement with the justice system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event in Sao Paulo is linked to the Lava Jato scandal?

A new political party was formed.

Two individuals were arrested for money laundering.

A major sports event was held.

A new law was passed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the alleged purpose of the loan from Jain bank?

To fund a new business venture.

To support a charity organization.

To settle debts of the Workers' Party.

To invest in real estate.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the loan from Jain bank settled?

It was settled through a contract.

It was transferred to another bank.

It was repaid in full.

It was forgiven by the bank.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation did Petrobras allegedly finance in exchange for the loan settlement?

A new oil refinery.

A submarine exploration operation.

A renewable energy project.

A transportation infrastructure.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical scheme is linked to the Lava Jato investigations?

The 'mensalao' vote-buying scheme.

The 'real estate' market manipulation.

The 'car wash' money laundering operation.

The 'green energy' investment fraud.