Child abuse report names Brazil elite

 A year-long investigation into child sex abuse has named
 politicians, judges, priests and business leaders among 200
 people who may face criminal prosecutions, Brazil's congress
 heard on Thursday. 

 The vice-governor of the state of Amazonas, Omar Aziz, is
 accused of being a client of a network of prostitution involving
 16-year-olds.  A federal deputy, two state deputies and three
 mayors are among the politicians accused. Five priests and a
 former athlete are also named. 
 
 Some cases involve abuse against babies. Testimony was taken in
 22 of Brazil's 27 states.

 The UN estimates that there could be as many as 500,000 Brazilian
 child victims of sexual abuse. 

 Agencies in São Paulo
 Saturday July 10, 2004
 The Guardian
 http://www.guardian.co.uk/brazil/story/0,12462,1258071,00.html

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