Edson Fachin

BRB and Banco Master fraud investigation and political rift

16 clusters · 97 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: PGR opposes access to Senate entry records of Viviane Barci and Daniel Vorcaro

The financial crisis involving Banco de Brasília (BRB) and Banco Master has escalated into a massive fraud investigation and a political standoff. Following the Central Bank’s liquidation of Banco Master in late 2025, Fe

Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

299 clusters · 1160 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Lulinha and lobbyist under investigation for influence peddling

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as legal investigations into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fábio Luís ‘Lulinha’ da Silva, deepen. Federal Police are investigating suspected influence ped

Brazilian judicial rulings on tax matters

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court excludes ISS from PIS/Cofins calculation base

The Brazilian judiciary has issued significant rulings regarding tax immunity and program revocations. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled 8 to 2 that real estate companies are entitled to ITBI (Property Transfer Tax)

Brazil firearm regulation and security debate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil security debate intensifies over ammunition traceability

Legal and legislative discussions regarding firearm control in Brazil have intensified. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously upheld new registration deadlines established by Decree 11.615/2023, ruling that shorten

Brazilian mining regulatory and environmental disputes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court suspends Belo Sun gold mine installation license

Mining activities in Brazil have faced significant legal and environmental scrutiny. In Minas Gerais, Vale received authorization from the Minas Gerais Court of Justice to partially resume operations at the Fábrica Mine

Brazil markets and TSE legal disputes amid election shifts

20 clusters · 352 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil's TSE judges criticize criminal accusations in election campaigns

Brazilian markets and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) have faced ongoing volatility driven by economic shifts and judicial disputes. In late August 2026, the U.S. dollar rose toward R$ 5.20 following hawkish signals f

Hugo Motta political and legislative activities

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil: STF President and Chamber Speaker Address Institutional Stability

Records indicate that in December 2024, Federal Deputy Hugo Motta, then a leading candidate for the presidency of the Chamber of Deputies, met with lobbyist Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes and Tribunal de Contas da União (

Vorcaro probe expands to political and media influence

126 clusters · 653 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil Federal Police investigate Daniel Vorcaro and 'A Turma' group

The investigation into Banco Master founder Daniel Vorcaro, known as Operation Compliance Zero, has expanded to include allegations of political maneuvering, media manipulation, and irregular financing. Following the Cen

Escalating digital fraud and new telecom regulations in BR

29 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Rise in digital financial scams including quishing and fake bank attendants

Brazil’s digital fraud and cyberattack landscape is intensifying, driven by sophisticated social engineering and AI-powered tactics. In the first half of 2026, Serasa Experian recorded approximately 2.8 million identity

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

30 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Supreme Court ministers face political pressure

The debate over judicial reform and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following the first round of the 2026 presidential election. With Flávio Bolsonaro leading at 47.03%, the upcoming transition is expecte

Brazilian National Council of Justice disciplinary actions

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: CNJ suspends federal judge Evandro Reimão dos Reis for 120 days

The National Council of Justice (CNJ) has taken disciplinary actions against multiple members of the Brazilian judiciary. In one instance, the CNJ unanimously approved a 140-day extension for an investigation into Mato

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

190 clusters · 717 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mauá launches lecture series to prevent violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is facing a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, and 2026 has seen a rise in protective orders, with nearly

Brazil STF crisis deepens amid corruption probes and infight

26 clusters · 524 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil's STF rules on SUS payments and judicial deposits

The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified as internal divisions deepen over investigations into Banco Master and disputes over federal leadership. The court remains split regard

Bolsonaro family legal developments and STF rulings

151 clusters · 821 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro visits father as Brazil election intensifies

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) continues to manage high-profile legal developments regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro and his family. Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the arrest of former federal deputy Ed

Brazil Supreme Federal Court Fake News Inquiry leadership

3 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Edson Fachin reviews fake news inquiry and dismisses request against Moraes

In late September 2026, Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin replaced Minister Alexandre de Moraes as the rapporteur of the Fake News Inquiry. While Moraes retained supervision over existing criminal actions with

Political and security challenges for Flávio Dino

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Flávio Dino death threats trigger STF order for Federal Police investigation

Flávio Dino, a justice of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF), has become a focal point of political debate involving both leadership aspirations and judicial security. Initially, political discussions centered on Dino

Security incidents at Brazil Supreme Federal Court

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Supreme Federal Court security incident in Brasília

A series of security incidents occurred at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in Brasília in early October 2026. On October 1, a 28-year-old man was detained after attempting to scale security fences and throwing a backpac

Brazil's Liberal Party targets STF ministers and judicial改革

4 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Brazil Congress shifts conservative as PL targets STF ministers

Following the 2026 elections, the Liberal Party (PL) has signaled a rejection of potential political compromises with the Supreme Federal Court (STF), opting instead for direct confrontation. The party, which will hold a

Brazil retirement and social security rule changes

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court allows pension choice for migrating public servants

Legislative and judicial developments regarding retirement rules in Brazil emerged in early September 2026. The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to modify retirement requirements for military police and fire

Legal challenges involving Brazilian Supreme Court Justice

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Judiciary faces AI manipulation attempts and fiscal limit disputes

In late September 2026, businessman Marcelo Conde requested that Edson Fachin, President of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF), annul decisions made by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The request stems from an invest

Brazilian tax reform and judicial rulings

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil's STJ proposes single litigant policy for tax reform

Brazil is undergoing significant shifts in its tax landscape driven by legislative reforms and judicial rulings. Following the sanctioning of Complementary Law No. 227 in January 2026, which regulated the Imposto sobre T