VOICED : Fiscalia de Brasil pide investigar a opositor Aecio Neves

VOICED : Fiscalia de Brasil pide investigar a opositor Aecio Neves

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Aécio Neves, a Brazilian opposition leader, is under investigation by the Supreme Court for alleged involvement in a corruption scheme at the state electricity company, Furnas. The investigation was prompted by testimony from Senator Dexidio Amaral, who claimed Neves benefited from the scheme. This scheme allegedly involved the same construction companies implicated in a major fraud and bribery network that caused significant losses to Petrobras. Neves' office has denied any wrongdoing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Aécio Neves in the context of the Brazilian political scene?

A member of the Supreme Court

A former president of Brazil

A leader of the ruling party

An opposition leader and ex-presidential candidate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the Brazilian Prosecutor's Office to seek an investigation into Aécio Neves?

A report by an international watchdog

A public protest against corruption

A request from the Supreme Court

Statements by Senator Dexidio Amaral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator Dexidio Amaral claim about Aécio Neves?

He was involved in a tax evasion case

He was a victim of political persecution

He benefited from a bribery scheme

He was innocent of all charges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was involved in the corruption scheme that Aécio Neves is accused of benefiting from?

Petrobras

Furnas

Vale

Embraer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the financial impact of the fraud and bribery network involving construction companies?

Over $1 billion in losses

Over $2 billion in losses

Over $4 billion in losses

Over $3 billion in losses