André Mendonça

Brazil STF crisis deepens with Moraes-Vorcaro revelations

18 clusters · 466 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Supreme Federal Court crisis: Fachin intervenes in Moraes-Vorcaro case

The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following revelations in the Banco Master investigation, part of ‘Operation Compliance Zero’. Federal Police reports allege extensive b

São Paulo 2026: De Freitas leads amid funding and legal rows

47 clusters · 281 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Tarcísio de Freitas leads São Paulo reelection polls

The São Paulo gubernatorial race remains centered on polling leads for Tarcísio de Freitas and intensifying allegations of corruption. Fernando Haddad has escalated attacks, accusing de Freitas of receiving R$ 2 million

Anthony Garotinho political rights suspension and legal saga

5 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Anthony Garotinho candidacy for Rio governor rejected by TRE-RJ

A Rio de Janeiro judge, Ricardo Cyfer of the 4th Public Treasury Court, has ordered the enforcement of an eight-year suspension of political rights for former governor Anthony Garotinho. The ruling follows a conviction f

Banco Master probe expands into major political scandal

104 clusters · 517 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Daniel Vorcaro under investigation for private party and film financing

The investigation into Banco Master and former owner Daniel Vorcaro, known as Operation Compliance Zero, has expanded into a major political scandal involving high-ranking officials in Brasília. New evidence suggests Vor

Brazilian electoral courts broaden digital and campaign-rule

34 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Superior Electoral Court overturns fine over dark post use

Since the October 2026 TSE order, Brazil’s electoral judiciary has expanded its digital monitoring and enforcement. The Mato Grosso Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MT) upheld a 24-hour takedown order against pre-candidate

Brazil: ‘Dark Horse’ film probe expands via plea deals

74 clusters · 445 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Investigations target INSS fraud and Bolsonaro-related film funding

In September 2026, the investigation into the financing of the biopic ‘Dark Horse’ intensified. Following previous testimonies regarding US$ 12.3 million in transfers to the Havengate Development Fund, the Federal Police

Brazil Novo Party 2026 Election Campaign

7 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Romeu Zema presents campaign commitments to Christians

Following his nomination by the Novo party, Romeu Zema has expanded his 2026 presidential campaign with several controversial policy proposals. Zema, who resigned from his position as governor of Minas Gerais to run, has

Brazil tightens platform liability, election safeguards

40 clusters · 282 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Kassio Nunes Marques defends reliability of Brazil's electronic voting machines

Since late May 2026, President Lula has expanded ANPD powers and imposed a two-hour removal duty on large platforms for illegal content. The Supreme Federal Court affirmed a broad duty of care, granting a 60-day transiti

Investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

2 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Federal Police report reveals internal division over Lula's son

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has faced scrutiny regarding a Federal Police investigation into his eldest son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, and former chief of staff Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro. The investigation in

Legal developments involving Justice Cristiano Zanin

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cristiano Zanin seeks accountability after data leak in Dallagnol candidacy

Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin has been involved in several significant legal developments in Brazil. In late August 2026, Zanin issued rulings concerning judicial oversight and privacy. In the context of Operação

Iprev pension fund investment investigation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: JHC denies responsibility for Iprev's R$ 97 million Banco Master investment

Authorities are investigating suspected irregularities involving R$ 97 million from the Maceió Public Servants Pension Institute (Iprev). The funds were reportedly invested in Banco Master, a financial institution that u

BRB liquidity crisis and R$6.6bn loan deadlock

23 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Finance declines meeting on Banco de Brasília bailout

The Federal District’s efforts to recapitalize state-owned Banco de Brasília (BRB) have reached a deadlock over the structure of a R$6.6 billion loan. The proposed plan involves the Fundo Garantidor de Créditos (FGC) len

Investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

8 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Investigations into Lulinha and Flávio Bolsonaro impact political campaigns

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, remains under investigation by the Brazilian Federal Police for suspected influence peddling, passive corruption, and money laundering. The probe, identified as ‘Operação Elli’

Brazilian electoral court rulings on political propaganda

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Paraíba Electoral Court orders removal of political video

Brazilian electoral courts have issued rulings against political candidates for exceeding the limits of permissible criticism in digital propaganda. In one instance, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) ordered the Worker

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

292 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Roberta Luchsinger faces influence peddling probe and debt lawsuits

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as candidates formalize platforms and legal investigations deepen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s coalition has released an 84-page program prioritizing nationa

Brazil gig drivers: safety, debt, legal & policy

19 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Supreme Federal Court manages major labor and taxation disputes

Legal and regulatory challenges for Brazil’s app-based drivers have escalated, particularly regarding employment status and platform subscription models. The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has resumed judgment on

Meta election disinformation and moderation scrutiny

2 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Brazil election: Amnesty warns of Facebook disinformation failures

Meta continues to face scrutiny regarding its ability to manage election-related disinformation and safeguard democratic processes. In the United States, a group of 19 lawmakers criticized the company for discontinuing

Brazil STF scrutiny: press freedom and judicial power crisis

6 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes calls for electoral reform amid STF criticism

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) faces intensifying scrutiny regarding press freedom, judicial authority, and institutional integrity. Tensions persist following Minister Alexandre de Moraes’s decision to search

Investigations into Lula associates and family

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lula associates linked to Brasília mansion rental investigation

Federal Police investigations in Brazil are examining allegations of corruption and influence-peddling involving associates of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Initial reports focused on Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, k

Brazil 2026 AI Deepfake Controversy Continues

5 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Brazil electoral updates: legal challenges and AI protections

The legal dispute regarding AI-generated content in Brazilian politics intensified in August 2026. The Federação Brasil da Esperança coalition petitioned the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), arguing that TSE Resolution No

Maxaranguape mayoral mandate legal dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: TSE suspends removal of Maxaranguape mayor and vice-mayor

The Regional Electoral Court of Rio Grande do Norte (TRE-RN) unanimously upheld the cassation of Maxaranguape’s mayor, Maria Erenir Freitas de Lima (Professora Nira), and vice-mayor Evanio Pedro do Nascimento. The court

Corruption and ethical investigations in Brazil

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Investigation into Marcola's conduct and potential influence peddling

The Brazilian presidency is facing a political crisis driven by allegations of corruption and ethical breaches involving individuals close to the administration. Initial reports focused on the President’s son, Maneco Va

Brazil workplace mental health regulation dispute

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court suspends mental health regulation fines

Brazil is navigating regulatory challenges regarding NR-1, an updated labor standard that requires companies to manage psychosocial risks, including moral harassment, stress, and excessive workloads. While the regulati

Amazon environmental crime enforcement operations

2 clusters · 175 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Fábio Luís Lula da Silva under investigation for suspected influence peddling

In late July 2026, police forces from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru conducted ‘Operation Green Shield 2026’. Coordinated by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), the joint ef

Investigation into Flávio Bolsonaro regarding Lula

3 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Brazil courts issue rulings against Gilvan da Federal and Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazilian authorities continue to investigate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for alleged calumny against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The inquiry follows a January 2026 social media post in which the senator associated

Brazilian audit courts report irregular accounts to election

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: TCE-CE submits list of 2,546 managers with irregular accounts to Electoral Court

Audit courts in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Ceará have submitted extensive lists of public managers with rejected or irregular accounts to their respective Regional Electoral Courts. These actions are intended to a