Silas Rondeau is a Brazilian politician, and a member of

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(PMDB). He formerly served as Minister of Mines and Energy in Brazil President Lula's cabinet.

Allegations and resignation

On May 22, 2007, he resigned over allegations of corruption in a public works project. According to BBC, the police suspected that Rondeau took more than a $100,000

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kickback from a construction company that won a contract to provide power to rural areas across Brazil. But, the country's justice minister

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said that there was no proof directly linking this scandal to Rondeau. Rondeau claimed, in his letter of resignation, that he believed it was "the correct thing to do" and denied any involvement.

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1952 births Living people Energy ministers of Brazil Brazilian Democratic Movement politicians {{Brazil-politician-stub Brazilian people of French descent