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Supreme Court of Brazil faces crisis over Moraes-Vorcaro report

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) is facing an unprecedented institutional crisis following the release of a Federal Police report by Minister André Mendonça. The report, obtained from the cell phone of banker Daniel Vorcaro, contains messages allegedly involving Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The communications suggest a relationship between Moraes and Vorcaro, the former owner of Banco Master, including discussions regarding sensitive details of 'Operação Compliance Zero' and inquiries about leaving the country prior to Vorcaro's arrest.

In response, Minister Moraes has requested investigations into Mendonça for abuse of authority, administrative improbity, and crimes of responsibility, alleging that Mendonça has improperly directed investigations against court ministers. Meanwhile, Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet has sought the nullification of the Federal Police report, arguing that investigations into Supreme Court ministers require plenary authorization.

STF President Edson Fachin has intervened by setting a five-day deadline for the involved ministers and officials to provide official statements. Fachin is currently evaluating whether to submit the impasse to a plenary session, which could be held publicly or privately. The crisis has drawn reactions from various sectors, including the OAB, which called for transparency to restore institutional trust, and political figures such as Michelle Bolsonaro, who expressed support for Mendonça.

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Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Daniel Vorcaro · Edson Fachin · Intelis · Polícia Federal · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal

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