RIO DE JANEIRO — President Jair Bolsonaro’s reaction to charges of potential wrongdoing inside his Health Ministry regarding a vaccine sale has been allowed by a Supreme Court of Brazil.
Prosecutors will look into whether Bolsonaro committed the crime of “prevarication,” which involves delaying or refusing to take action that is needed as part of a public official’s duty for personal motives. Weber did not rule out the prospect of further investigation into any misconduct.
Miranda and his brother, Luis Miranda, a legislator who was formerly associated with Bolsonaro, testified before the Senate committee on June 25. The Mirandas said they approached Bolsonaro with their concerns, and he told them that he would report the anomalies to the Federal Police.
According to a Federal Police source familiar with the investigations, the Federal Police never received any requests to investigate. Due to a lack of authorization to talk publicly, he spoke anonymously.
Bharat has denied any impropriety in vaccination distribution. Bolsonaro has denied any involvement or knowledge of corruption, telling reporters on June 28 that he has no way of knowing what goes on in his departments.
The offense entails a sentence of three months to a year in jail, as well as a monetary punishment.