Temer says will respect any decision on allegations against him

In a statement made today (Jul 11), President Michel Temer said that “whatever the result” regarding the corruption allegations against him, the decision will be respected. “This is not the time for doubt or apprehension, but rather for quick answers,” he added while talking about the vote held by the lower house commission on the charges filed against him by Prosecutor-General Rodrigo Janot.

On Monday (10), Deputy Sérgio Zveiter (of the ruling Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, the PMDB), charged with drafting the report on the case for the lower house commission, recommended the advancement of the case targeting the president. After his report was reviewed, deliberations were suspended and slated to be resumed on Thursday (13). At least 34 votes of the total 66 congress members making up the commission are necessary to repeal Zveiter's report

Reforms

Temer went on to say that the improvement in economic indicators comes a result of the “urgent” overhaul agenda “responsibly” brought forward by himself.

“It is often said that when the economy goes well there's no need for government. Yes, there is,” Temer said. “This is the government bringing the trains back on track, so that those reaching 2019 may catch the train with the tracks in place.”

Temer acknowledged the existence of “a few protests” against the structural reforms proposed by the government, but argued that “the caravan goes by, we are the caravan, we're going by. We must move ahead.”

Translated by Fabrício Ferreira