SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s sports minister resigned Wednesday after fighting corruption allegations. He is the sixth minister forced to leave office since June.
Sports Minister Orlando Silva maintained his innocence against allegations he took part in a kickback scheme, but said he was resigning to avoid a continuation of a political crisis for the government.
Several people have come forward to accuse Silva of involvement in kickback schemes.
Brazil’s sports minister Orlando Silva resigns in corruption scandal
October 25, 2011
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