VOICED : Petrobras: arrestan al tesorero del PT

VOICED : Petrobras: arrestan al tesorero del PT

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The treasurer of Brazil's Workers' Party, João Bacari, was arrested for corruption linked to Petrobras. Accused of money laundering and accepting bribes disguised as electoral donations, Bacari denies the charges. His arrest highlights ongoing scrutiny of Dilma Rousseff's government. The investigation also targets numerous politicians and officials, with the corruption network estimated to have moved $4 billion over ten years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was arrested for corruption related to Petrobras?

A Petrobras executive

João Bacari

A São Paulo police officer

Dilma Rousseff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is João Bacari accused of doing with the money from the scandal?

Laundering it

Donating it to charity

Using it for personal expenses

Investing in real estate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does João Bacari respond to the accusations against him?

He blames his colleagues

He denies all accusations

He remains silent

He admits to some charges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did Bacari's arrest have on Dilma Rousseff's government?

It strengthened her position

It had no impact

It increased scrutiny on her government

It led to her resignation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money is estimated to have been involved in the corruption network over a decade?

$4 billion

$3 billion

$2 billion

$1 billion