Prosecutors say they have ‘ample proof’ that Joao Vaccari solicited donations from executives at firms accused of funneling money from the state oil company

Brazilian prosecutors have formally charged the treasurer of the ruling Workers’ Party and 26 others with corruption linked to state-run Petrobras, in the latest blow to President Dilma Rousseff from the widening scandal.

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