Corruption

Brazilian police deliver graft investigation against Temer

Brazil's federal police on Tuesday delivered to a top court justice the bulk of their investigation into allegations that President Michel Temer took bribes in exchange for political favors doled out to the world's largest meatpacker, JBS SA.

The document, made public by the top court, is a significant step in the investigation, which is widely expected to lead to Brazil's top federal prosecutor lodging corruption charges against Temer by the end of next week, according to several sources with direct knowledge of the probe.

It also adds to doubts that Temer will be able to push through badly needed economic reforms through congress, needed to spark Brazil's economy just as it emerges from its worst recession on record.