Arrests in Brasil are happening at a frenetic pace with a big mixed feeling of enthusiasm and revolt from population.
In September we had the arrests of Guido Mantega (revoked afterwards - former Lula and Dilma finance minister) and Antonio Palocci (former Lula finance minister).
Last month, Eduardo Cunha's arrest (one of the most influential politicians over the last 20 years and former chamber of deputies president) caused many concern on some political channels. If a plea bargain goes along with Cunha (it seems Cunha knows many things) a new political "earthquake" may devastate Brazil again.
This November there was the imprisonment of two former Rio de Janeiro governors. Antonio Garotinho (accused of vote buying) and Sergio Cabral (allegedly diverted public funds from government). The estimated loss is around $R 200 million reals.
The Media went crazy by having a lot of news which allows them to "spout its poison" wherever they want. People are claiming for exemplary punishments. Judges build prestige each time some prominent politician is put into jail. Sérgio Moro, the judge and main protagonist of the "lava jato" operation is gaining unprecedent prestige. Some points can be raised. Will we witness fair, prompt and effective trials? Will the judiciary system be reliable and exempt? Who's next in prison?
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