Be careful who you trust. Geddel Vieira Lima has been a close confidante of President Michel Temer for decades and was considered one of Temer’s principal allies in government before he was forced to resign in November over accusations of influence peddling.
Now Lima’s been detained by police investigating banking irregularities, in yet another scandal for Temer — whose administration is teetering after he was charged with corruption. Brazil’s congress is now haggling over the charges, which could lead to Temer being suspended from office and standing trial.
