Federal Police of Brazil

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

Investigation into Brazilian children in Florida rescue

3 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Federal Police seek Interpol help for missing Bacabal children

Brazilian authorities and international agencies are investigating potential links between missing children in Brazil and a large-scale rescue operation in Florida, United States. The ‘Statewide Shield’ operation, conduc

Brazil expands regulation and health responses to betting

121 clusters · 568 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Niterói bans sports betting advertising in public spaces

Brazil’s multi-level strategy to manage the betting boom has expanded to include new revenue redirection laws, localized prevention policies, and intensified judicial scrutiny. In July 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da

Surge in Brazil cyberattacks and digital fraud

16 clusters · 104 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: AI-driven cyberattacks accelerate globally and in Brazil

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

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’

Port of Santos modernization and security updates

6 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Rio Brasil Terminal expands capacity amid port competition disputes

The Port of Santos is undergoing significant technological, structural, and security updates. On 6 August, the Autoridade Portuária de Santos (APS) signed an R$ 88.99 million contract with Consórcio Portulano to implemen

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

Drug seizures and criminal network dismantlement in Brazil

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: PCC associates arrested in São Paulo police operations

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil have conducted several significant drug seizures and operations targeting criminal organizations. In early August, the Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) seized over one metric ton of dr

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

Brazilian political power dynamics

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Bolsonaro family faces shifting influence in Brazilian politics

The Brazilian political landscape is experiencing shifts in power dynamics involving anti-corruption efforts, the influence of state governors, and the trajectory of the Bolsonaro family. Initial observations focused on

Brazil police crackdown on drugs and illegal weight-loss pen

304 clusters · 741 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: PRF seizes 385 obesity medication ampoules on BR-153

In early September 2026, Brazilian law enforcement continued large-scale seizures and targeted organized crime networks through several major operations. In Bahia, ‘Operation Linha Sombria’ resulted in seven arrests, ta

Infrastructure and service developments in Bahia

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bahia to receive R$ 180 million for airport expansions

The state of Bahia is implementing various infrastructure and service expansions across different sectors. In the realm of public security and logistics, the Brazilian Union authorized the transfer of land in Vitória d

Brazil police crackdown on drug trafficking and financial's

7 clusters · 292 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Pixbet under investigation by Brazilian Federal Police

The nationwide police campaign that began in late July 2023 continued through mid-August 2026, focusing on dismantling organized crime factions and sophisticated trafficking schemes. In São Paulo and Santa Catarina, ‘Ope