Brazilian tourism minister resigns
Published:Thursday | September 15, 2011 | 10:26 AM
Brazilian Tourism Minister Pedro Novais has resigned over allegations that he misused public funds.
Novais quit after newspaper reports accused him of using public money to employ a maid and a driver for his wife while he was a congressman.
He denies wrongdoing, and says he stepped down to prepare his defence.
He is the fourth minister to resign or be sacked over corruption allegations since President Dilma Rousseff took office in January.