Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello Arrested on Corruption Charges

Brazil’s federal police have arrested former President Fernando Collor de Mello, following a conviction that sentenced him to nearly nine years in prison for corruption and money laundering.

Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was taken into custody as authorities moved to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling. The arrest marks a significant milestone in Brazil’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on political corruption at the highest levels.