Edson Fachin

Brazil STF crisis deepens with Banco Master revelations

17 clusters · 438 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Brazil's Supreme Court prepares for session on Moraes and Banco Master case

The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has escalated, leading to the cancellation of two consecutive days of deliberations. Chief Justice Edson Fachin ordered the suspension of sessions as t

Brazil courts expand outreach and judicial services

18 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Bahia Court of Justice launches Projeto Pertencer for vulnerable communities

In late August 2026, the Court of Justice of the State of Bahia (TJBA) and the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Bahia (MPBA) began strengthening cooperation regarding structural processes. During meetings at th

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

184 clusters · 707 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Brazil municipalities launch initiatives to combat violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. Following the ‘Agosto Lilás’ campaign, the

Surge in Brazil cyberattacks and digital fraud

16 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil sees AI-driven cyberattacks grow 3x faster than global average

Brazil’s fraud and cyberattack landscape continues to expand. The 2026 Public Security Yearbook confirmed a 429.8% rise in estelionato cases since 2018, with over 2.2 million reports in 2025. While traditional thefts lik

Banco Master probe expands into major political scandal

103 clusters · 516 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Businessman in Banco Master plea bargain visited Palácio do Planalto

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 V

Argentina-Brazil diplomatic crisis escalates

11 clusters · 568 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: MERCOSUR Parliament rejects remarks by Argentine President Milei

The diplomatic crisis between Argentina and Brazil has escalated following President Javier Milei’s personal attacks on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whom he has labeled ‘corrupt’, ‘a thief’, and ‘convict’. Milei

Autazes Potash Project development in Brazil

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Potássio do Brasil executives attend Mura Indigenous Culture Festival

The development of the Autazes Potash Project in Brazil has proceeded following a legal victory for Brazil Potash Corp. and its subsidiary, Potássio do Brasil. Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) rejected a petition by

Brazil judicial and registry system modernization

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: CNJ launches automated system to monitor judicial delays

Brazil is implementing new electronic systems to enhance the transparency and efficiency of judicial processes and asset management. In mid-August, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the Central Bank signed an or

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

292 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated 13 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 14 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

Brazil tax reform rollout and impacts

49 clusters · 250 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Brazil's Receita Federal updates ECF and EFD-Contribuições programs

Brazil’s dual-VAT reform, anchored by Complementary Laws 214/2025 and 227/2026, creates a federal CBS and a shared IBS. On 31 July 2026, the Receita Federal issued the first alphanumeric CNPJ, a 14-character identifier m

Leadership transitions in Brazilian high courts

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Benedito Gonçalves assumes role as National Corregedor of Justice

Brazil is undergoing leadership transitions across its highest judicial bodies. Minister Luís Felipe Salomão has assumed the presidency of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Ministe

Brazil 2026 election legal regulations

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Brazil's MPE clears Lula's election photo featuring hat

As the 2026 elections approach in Brazil, legal guidelines and rulings have clarified the boundaries of electoral propaganda. Electoral laws restrict the use of flags in political campaigning, requiring them to remain m

Brazilian judicial investigations and court orders

3 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Federal Police find no evidence of crime by journalist investigating Flávio Dino

In Brazil, Supreme Federal Court (STF) ministers have authorized several high-profile judicial operations involving investigations into corruption and the use of official resources. Minister Flávio Dino ordered search a

Investigation into Flávio Bolsonaro regarding Lula

3 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 25 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