In an attempt to downplay a series of scandals that threaten the stability of his adminstration, Temer said it would be "impossible for the President of the Republic" to approve amnesty of that nature.

Temer's comments come in response to the anger and frustration caused by the Chamber of Deputy's attempt to vote for an initiative that apparently grants amnesty to those found to be accepting bribes accepted during political campaigns.

Temer said there is little precedent for moving forward with such a proposal.

He held a press conference on the subject accompanied by Rodrigo Maia of the Chamber of Deputies and Renan Calheiros of the Senate, during which he ensured the population he will combat corruption that has become an ongoing trend in the country's political sphere.