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Supreme Court crisis erupts over Banco Master investigation

A major institutional crisis is unfolding in Brazil following the release of Federal Police reports from Operation Compliance Zero. The investigation into financial fraud at Banco Master has revealed messages on the phone of former banker Daniel Vorcaro that implicate Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraes.

Reports indicate that Vorcaro had direct communications with a contact registered to Moraes. Additionally, investigators identified a contract between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, the minister's wife, which allegedly involved monthly payments of approximately R$ 3 million.

This revelation has triggered a fierce conflict within the STF. Minister André Mendonça, the rapporteur for the Banco Master case, released the documents and has since requested the precautionary removal of Moraes from the court. In response, Moraes filed a petition accusing Mendonça of administrative improbity, abuse of authority, and crimes of responsibility.

STF President Edson Fachin has intervened, ordering Moraes, Mendonça, Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet, and the Director of the Federal Police to provide written explanations within five business days. Meanwhile, Prosecutor General Gonet has requested the annulment of the investigation, arguing that Mendonça exceeded his authority by ordering specific probes into other ministers. Political figures, including Senator Mara Gabrilli, have called for Moraes's resignation to preserve the court's credibility.

Entities

Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Banco Master · Barci de Moraes Sociedade de Advogados · Brazil · Daniel Vorcaro · Defensoria Pública da União · Edson Fachin · Eduardo Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Paulo Gonet · Public Defender's Office

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The First Chamber of the STF will judge a resource from the Public Defender's Office (DPU) regarding Eduardo Bolsonaro's sentence between September 11 and 18.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The STF will judge several cases in September, including maternity leave for adoptive mothers and blood transfusion refusals by Jehovah's Witnesses.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Bolsonaro was previously sentenced to four years and two months in a semi-open regime for coercion during legal proceedings.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The DPU argues that the court failed to recognize public statements as a confession, which should serve as a mitigating factor in the sentence calculation.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The STF will analyze a resolution from the Federal Council of Psychology regarding the prohibition of religious practices in professional psychology.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The conviction against Eduardo Bolsonaro included a declaration of ineligibility for eight years following the completion of the sentence.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Jair Bolsonaro's defense requested the return of two former aides, Sérgio Rocha Cordeiro and Max Guilherme, to his team.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) requested the dismissal of investigations into Cordeiro and Guilherme regarding COVID-19 vaccination data.
  • [● 9 SOURCES] Eduardo Bolsonaro was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in a semi-open regime for coercion during a legal process.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The Public Defender's Office (DPU) argues that the court failed to apply a mitigating factor regarding a confession.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The PMDF conducted a secret operation to transport Jair Bolsonaro to a dental appointment on August 27.
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The prosecution alleges Eduardo Bolsonaro sought sanctions against Brazilian authorities in the United States.

Sources

O Master e a República [piaui.uol.com.br]
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Francês Press - Maringá Mais [www.maringamais.com.br]
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Um ministro exposto! [portals1.com.br]
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