The Brazilian economy was generally not affected by the mensalão scandal, which related to vote buying in the Brazilian Congress.[55] In early 2006, however, Palocci had to resign as finance minister due to his involvement in an abuse of power scandal. Lula then appointed Guido Mantega, a member of the http://dominickeczsk.collectblogs.com/16249288/n-o-conhecido-declara-es-factuais-cerca-de-noticias