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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.

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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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