"Rather than have Brazil retaliate against us, the U.S.has found a way to bribe Brazil,if you will, to not impose that retaliation in exchange for various things the U.S.says it will do."

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

"Through our collaborative efforts, and year-long investigation, this public official pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to import more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana into the United States, while at the same time receiving more than $5 million in bribe payments."

VOA: standard.2010.03.11