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Supreme Federal Court faces crisis over Banco Master investigation

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) is facing a severe institutional crisis stemming from investigations into the Banco Master corruption and fraud scheme. At the center of the controversy is Daniel Vorcaro, the former controller of Banco Master, whose mobile phone data has been handed over by the Federal Police to ministers Luiz Fux and André Mendonça.

Evidence extracted from Vorcaro's communications suggests various connections between the banker and members of the judiciary. These include allegations of luxury accommodations arranged for Minister Kassio Nunes Marques during Carnival 2025 and a R$ 131 million contract between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Additionally, messages have raised questions regarding payments potentially linked to the son of Minister Nunes Marques.

Internal tensions within the STF have escalated, with Minister Gilmar Mendes criticizing Minister André Mendonça for exposing Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet. Meanwhile, Minister Flávio Dino has ordered investigations into the relationship between Banco Master and cemetery concessionaires in São Paulo, while explicitly barring any investigation that targets Minister Mendonça without plenary authorization. Vorcaro has reportedly threatened to reveal further compromising information regarding powerful figures if his father is not granted humanitarian house arrest.

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Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Banco Master · Daniel Vorcaro · Edson Fachin · Federal Police · Flávio Dino · Gilmar Mendes · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Damares Alves claimed the Supreme Court interfered with Senate efforts to investigate the Banco Master case.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Police conducted an operation against Deputy Cezinha de Madureira regarding suspected irregularities in parliamentary amendments.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] President Lula stated that his son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, will face consequences if found guilty in ongoing investigations.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Flávio Dino requested that fraudulent business dealings involving Banco Master in São Paulo be included in the internal investigation against Minister André Mendonça.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Lula proposed a judicial reform including fixed terms for Supreme Court justices and stricter rules against family members of justices practicing law in the same courts. portaloinformante.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] President Lula accused banker Daniel Vorcaro of co-opting instances of the Judiciary and the political class.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] President Lula denied responsibility for the appointment of Justice Alexandre de Moraes to the Supreme Court. www.diariodeaparecida.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] President Lula stated that Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has the necessary information to reveal the involvement of justices in the Banco Master scandal.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Minister Flávio Dino requested a view of the case, suspending the judgment on whether Moraes and Mendonça should be judged simultaneously. contraponto.jor.br · paraonline.com.br · portalolm.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The STF session was characterized by open verbal aggression and mutual accusations between different factions of the court. contraponto.jor.br
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) claims André Mendonça investigated Alexandre de Moraes illegally by deepening the Master case investigation without plenary authorization. paraonline.com.br · portalolm.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A motion to unify the analysis of cases involving Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça was rejected by a 4-3 vote. contraponto.jor.br

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