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STF President Edson Fachin postpones trial regarding André Mendonça
Edson Fachin, President of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF), has removed the trial regarding Minister André Mendonça's conduct from the upcoming plenary session scheduled for September 23. The investigation concerns Mendonça's role as rapporteur in the 'Master case,' which emerged from the Federal Police's 'Operation Compliance Zero' investigating financial fraud and corruption involving former banker Daniel Vorcaro.
The decision follows an extraordinary session where Minister Gilmar Mendes raised a procedural question, arguing that the investigation into Mendonça and a separate investigation into a supposed link between Minister Alexandre de Moraes and Daniel Vorcaro are related and should be judged together. During a previous vote on this matter, Minister Flávio Dino requested a stay of proceedings (pedido de vista) while the court was split 4 to 3 on whether to separate the cases.
Internal tensions within the STF have escalated, with Minister Mendes publicly criticizing Mendonça on social media. Additionally, Fachin canceled a separate plenary session on Thursday to prevent further personal confrontations between ministers. The court is currently facing an institutional crisis stemming from the disclosure of messages involving Vorcaro and Minister Moraes.
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Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Daniel Vorcaro · Edson Fachin · Gilmar Mendes · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Minister Flávio Dino requested a stay of proceedings (pedido de vista) during the vote on whether the cases should be judged separately. acidadenoticia.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · www.paiquere.com.br · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] STF President Edson Fachin canceled a plenary session on Thursday to avoid potential escalations of personal attacks between ministers. www.em.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Minister Gilmar Mendes argued that the investigation into André Mendonça and the investigation into Alexandre de Moraes' alleged link to Daniel Vorcaro are related and should be judged together. acidadenoticia.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · www.paiquere.com.br · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Gilmar Mendes criticized André Mendonça on social media, calling him a 'campaign puppet' and 'electoral pixuleco'. www.em.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Operation Compliance Zero is investigating alleged corruption and multi-billion dollar financial fraud involving Daniel Vorcaro. acidadenoticia.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · www.paiquere.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] STF President Edson Fachin removed the trial regarding André Mendonça's conduct from the upcoming plenary session agenda. acidadenoticia.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · www.paiquere.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Fachin justified the postponement by citing a direct relationship between the Mendonça investigation and the case involving Alexandre de Moraes. acidadenoticia.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · www.paiquere.com.br · +1 more