Brazilian President Michel Temer, facing accusations that he obstructed a major fraud investigation, is to address the nation later today, a spokesman said.
"We will have a declaration by the president at the Planalto (presidential palace)," the press officer said. No time was given for what would be only the second direct public reaction from Temer since the scandal broke on Wednesday.
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