Bribery scandal threatens to engulf leaders across South America

Secret department at Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht oversaw £641m of corrupt payouts, investigators claim

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A bribery scandal which brought down one Brazilian president now threatens the political future of leaders across the continent.

What is the scandal?

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