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Flávio Bolsonaro's advisor investigated for negotiating funds with convicted militia member
The Federal Police are investigating the suspected diversion of parliamentary amendment funds linked to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Investigations reveal that in 2023, Bolsonaro's parliamentary advisor, Maria de Fátima Bezerra Castro, negotiated the release of R$ 199,000 with Robson Calixto, also known as Peixe.
Calixto is a convicted militia member involved in the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco. The funds were directed to the Instituto de Formação Profissional José Carlos Procópio (Ifop), an entity located in a region influenced by the Brazão brothers, who were also convicted for the murder of Franco.
Evidence from Calixto's phone includes messages where the advisor suggested he meet the senator in person to request the funds. Flávio Bolsonaro's office has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the allocation followed legal and technical criteria and that the responsibility for execution lies with the beneficiary entity.
Entities
Federal Police · Flávio Bolsonaro · Instituto de Formação Profissional José Carlos Procópio · Maria de Fátima Bezerra Castro · Marielle Franco · Polícia Federal · Robson Calixto
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- [● 9 SOURCES] The investigation is part of Operation Emendatio, which targets the diversion of federal amendments in Rio de Janeiro. cbn.globo.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · caririeisso.com.br · www.ouricuriemfoco.com.br · +2 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Robson Calixto was convicted by the Supreme Federal Court for involvement in the murder of Marielle Franco. marioadolfo.com · cartacampinas.com.br · cbn.globo.com · atarde.com.br · srzd.com · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Federal Police are investigating the suspected diversion of resources from a parliamentary amendment sent by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. marioadolfo.com · cartacampinas.com.br · cbn.globo.com · atarde.com.br · srzd.com · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The amount of R$ 199,000 was sent to the Instituto de Formação Profissional José Carlos Procópio (Ifop). marioadolfo.com · cbn.globo.com · srzd.com · caririeisso.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro's advisor, Maria de Fátima Bezerra Castro, negotiated the release of funds with Robson Calixto, known as Peixe. marioadolfo.com · cartacampinas.com.br · cbn.globo.com · atarde.com.br · srzd.com · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The investigation includes links to the Brazão brothers, who were convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco. marioadolfo.com · cartacampinas.com.br · cbn.globo.com · atarde.com.br · srzd.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro's office stated that the funds were allocated legally following technical criteria and that the beneficiary entity is responsible for execution. marioadolfo.com · cbn.globo.com · caririeisso.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.ouricuriemfoco.com.br · +2 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The advisor invited Calixto to an event where he could personally request the funds from the senator. cartacampinas.com.br · cbn.globo.com · srzd.com · marioadolfo.com · www.metro1.com.br · +5 more