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Brazil president resists calls to resign amid allegations of witness bribery

Brazil's President Michel Temer during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil April 12, 2017. (Photo: Reuters)

Brazilian President Michel Temer resisted calls to resign on Thursday after allegations that he condoned the bribery of a potential witness in the massive "Car Wash" graft investigation, news that sent markets tumbling and raised doubts that Congress would pass his austerity measures.

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