Veja tries to defend itself, but confirms its report is fake news to elect Flávio Bolsonaro and free Daniel Vorcaro

Magazine makes it clear it participated in a setup against President Lula

Veja tries to defend itself, but confirms its report is fake news to elect Flávio Bolsonaro and free Daniel Vorcaro

TL;DR

  • Veja admitted to omitting an interlocutor's voice from an audio recording in its report.
  • The magazine stated Vorcaro promised documents and evidence if his plea bargain was accepted.
  • The Federal Police confirmed Vorcaro did not provide the testimony or documents described in the report.
  • The Federal Police rejected Vorcaro's collaboration proposals for not meeting legal requirements.
  • Lula's campaign denies accusations and announced legal measures against Veja and Vorcaro.