(Opinion) The Brazilian political scene appears to be thick with intrigue as allegations swirl around former President Jair Bolsonaro. As two major investigations converge, the air feels heavy with a mix of anticipation and skepticism. In a recent unfolding, key figures like General Mauro Cesar Lourena Cid and lawyer Frederico Wassef have come under the […]
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