VOICED : Jefe de Asamblea legislativa de Rio niega desvio de recursos

Jorge Pichani, president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, defends himself against accusations of public fund diversion. The investigation is linked to the Lavayato case involving Petrobras, which has led to numerous arrests. Rio faces economic challenges, including delayed payments to employees and federal aid negotiations.

What is Jorge Pichani accused of?

• Tax evasion

• Bribing officials

• Embezzling public funds

• Money laundering

How does Pichani describe his own conduct?

• Unknown and mysterious

• Honest and reputable

• Illegal and dishonest

• Questionable and suspicious

What major scandal is Pichani's investigation linked to?

• Enron Scandal

• Panama Papers

• Watergate

• Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato)

Who is a notable figure arrested in connection with the Lava Jato scandal?

• Jorge Pichani

• Dilma Rousseff

• Sergio Cabral

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

What financial issue is Rio de Janeiro facing?

• Surplus in budget

• Delayed payments to employees

• Excessive foreign investment

• High inflation rates