Flávio Dino

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

76 clusters · 338 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe in Brazil

In September 2026, the investigation into the financing of the biopic ‘Dark Horse’ intensified through new testimonies and police operations. Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior, known as ‘Mineiro’, provided detailed testimony

Brazil STF crisis deepens with Banco Master revelations

17 clusters · 438 sources · last updated about 6 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 Supreme Court journalism degree debate

4 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Fenaj advocates for mandatory journalism degrees in Brazil

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) continues to debate the potential reinstatement of mandatory higher education degrees for journalists, a requirement abolished in 2009. The National Federation of Journalists (Fe

Bolsonaro coup trial and related legal appeals

142 clusters · 729 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes expands visitation rights for Jair Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has resumed hearings in the coup-attempt trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies regarding an alleged attempt to execute a coup d’état following the 2022 elections. Recen

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

184 clusters · 707 sources · last updated about 24 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

2026 Brazilian presidential election campaign

24 clusters · 564 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil election polls show various regional leaders

The 2026 Brazilian presidential election remains highly competitive, with recent polling showing a tightening race between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. While national data from AtlasI

Maranhão race: Brandão campaign expands amid legal disputes

26 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Political leaders hold mobilization events in São Luís

Orleans Brandão has officially launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in Maranhão as the MDB candidate. After breaking with the group linked to former governor Flávio Dino, Brandão has positioned his experience as the

Deolane Bezerra PCC money laundering investigation

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Deolane Bezerra writes letter from prison amid criminal investigation

Brazilian influencer and lawyer Deolane Bezerra remains in preventive detention at the Tupi Paulista Female Penitentiary as part of ‘Operação Vérnix’, an investigation into money laundering for the Primeiro Comando da Ca

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

75 clusters · 392 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Credit access and usage patterns shift in Brazil

Brazil's debt pressures and economic instability have intensified through late 2026. While inflation remains within the Central Bank's target and unemployment is at historic lows, the country faces record levels of corpo

Brazil election integrity and institutional stability debate

8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 elections: Candidate rejections and voter trends

By late July 2026, political commentators warned that many Brazilians had lost trust in politics because of scandals, broken promises and personal power struggles, leading some to abandon voting. They argued that such di

Brazilian legislative developments in healthcare and social-

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil Commission approves psychotherapy qualification rules

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has advanced several legislative measures concerning healthcare, child protection, and professional regulation. One significant development involves the advancement of the Augusto Cury

Brazil Supreme Court Indigenous and environmental disputes

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil debates mining rights on indigenous lands

In August 2026, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) continued addressing high-profile legal disputes regarding Indigenous land rights and environmental policy. The Court reaffirmed the unconstitutionality of the “marco tempo

Brazilian judicial and legal framework developments

5 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court deliberates on ICMS tax credit rules

Legal developments in Brazil have focused on judicial debt management and enforcement mechanisms. The Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB) initiated discussions with the Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) and Caixa Econôm

Investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

8 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 10 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’

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 tax reform rollout and impacts

49 clusters · 250 sources · last updated 15 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

Maranhão corruption and homicide investigations

4 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Maranhão Deputy seeks to denounce Flávio Dino to Inter-American Commission

Investigations by the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) and Federal Police into corruption and obstruction of justice in Maranhão have led to significant legal developments involving the family of Governor Carlos Brandão. T

Brazil journalistic source confidentiality debate

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Brazil investigation sparks debate over journalistic source confidentiality

Debates in Brazil regarding the constitutional protection of journalistic source confidentiality have intensified following legal actions involving state information leaks. Initial discussions centered on the ethics of

Electoral poll legal challenges in Pará

2 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Flávio Dino nullifies amendments indicated by party leaders without mandates

Legal challenges have emerged regarding the dissemination of electoral polls for the Pará governorship in Brazil. Initially, the Regional Electoral Court of Pará (TRE-PA) suspended a Doxa Arte & Comunicação survey follo

Brazil STF scrutiny: press freedom and judicial power crisis

6 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 19 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 20 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

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

Brazil 2026 election candidate realignments

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Romero Jucá withdraws from 2026 federal deputy race

Political maneuvering and candidate realignments are intensifying across Brazil ahead of the 2026 elections. In Alagoas, Kelmann Vieira announced his intention to remain a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies despite sh

Brazilian judicial tensions and potential US sanctions

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: US government discusses new sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes

The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following the Banco Master scandal involving banker Daniel Vorcaro. Investigations into communications between Vorcaro and Minister Ale