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Supreme Federal Court faces crisis over Daniel Vorcaro investigation

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) is facing an institutional crisis following revelations from a Federal Police investigation into Daniel Vorcaro, former controller of Banco Master. Data extracted from Vorcaro's devices has sparked intense scrutiny of STF ministers, including Alexandre de Moraes and Kassio Nunes Marques.

Key findings include messages suggesting close ties between Vorcaro and judicial figures, as well as a R$ 427 million contract involving a law firm linked to a judge's spouse, aimed at potentially unlocking R$ 8.5 billion in court-ordered payments. Additionally, video evidence has surfaced showing Moraes and his wife using a private jet registered to a company linked to Vorcaro, contradicting previous denials.

Forensic analysis of Vorcaro's phone also identified approximately 5,000 files categorized under ‘Score nudez,’ containing nudity and explicit content. The political fallout has intensified, with opposition members in Congress using the scandal to push for impeachment proceedings against ministers and legislative reforms to limit the STF's powers. Meanwhile, Minister Edson Fachin has suspended certain proceedings to manage the crisis, and the court is considering a ‘triaging’ strategy to separate administrative misconduct from potential criminal actions.

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Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Banco Master · Cezinha de Madureira · Daniel Vorcaro · Edson Fachin · Federal Police · Flávio Dino · Geraldo Alckmin · José Nagliatti · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal

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