Gilmar Mendes

Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

303 clusters · 1163 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian Chamber Commission requests info on Embassy support for Lulinha

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

Vorcaro probe expands to political and media influence

131 clusters · 659 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Daniel Vorcaro sent messages to Flávio Bolsonaro before arrest

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

2026 Brazilian presidential election judicial oversight

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Gilmar Mendes criticizes TSE leadership following 2026 elections

Leading up to the second round of the 2026 presidential election, Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Edson Fachin emphasized the importance of institutional rules and judicial decisions. He warned that democracy can ero

Brazilian judicial rulings on tax matters

5 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court rules real estate companies are exempt from ITBI on capital contributions

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 Supreme Court judicial developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Supreme Court justices face scrutiny over pending legal decisions

The Brazilian Supreme Court is managing several high profile legal matters involving judicial conduct and legislative disputes. In the context of Operation Unha e Carne, which investigates the leaking of confidential i

Brazil INSS reforms, budget, and 2026 elections

113 clusters · 496 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 Elections: Lula reelected as abstention hits 20-year low

By late August 2026, the Brazilian government expanded biometric initiatives through Normative Instruction No. 213, allowing retirees without facial biometrics to authorize payroll loans via the Meu INSS app. Administrat

Brazilian election: Debate rules and candidate transparency

8 clusters · 297 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Protesters demand real-time fact-checking at Globo during presidential debate

Media organizations in Brazil faced significant challenges scheduling election debates due to candidate refusals. In September, the consortium ‘O Momento da Decisão’ canceled scheduled debates after frontrunners Luiz Iná

Hugo Motta political and legislative activities

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 15 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 (

Brazil social security and benefit programs

19 clusters · 204 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil Ministry of Planning plans R$ 20 billion budget reallocation for 2027

Social security administration in Brazil is undergoing significant structural and regulatory shifts. By August 2026, the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) reported a 59% reduction in its benefit waiting list,

Brazil STF crisis deepens amid corruption probes and infight

26 clusters · 524 sources · last updated 22 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

Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

12 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Brazil election data shows high campaign spending per vote

The Brazilian electoral landscape is being shaped by political alliances, demographic shifts, and intensifying investigations into electoral crimes. As the 2026 cycle progresses, the Senate faces a significant renewal, w

Brazilian defamation ruling involving Senator Thronicke

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Ana Castela ordered to pay damages for social media accusations

A court in Alagoas ordered Senator Soraya Thronicke to pay R$ 50,000 in moral damages to Federal Deputy Alfredo Gaspar. The ruling stemmed from Thronicke’s public accusations that Gaspar had committed sexual assault agai