Ministério Público de São Paulo

São Paulo criminal and medical investigations

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: São Paulo police investigate discovery of 24 bodies

Authorities in São Paulo are managing two distinct investigations involving multiple fatalities. In the metropolitan area, police are investigating the discovery of at least 24 bodies since early September. Recent findi

Estudiantes to face Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores final

21 clusters · 468 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Libertadores final faces legal dispute over Marcos Rojo eligibility

The Copa Libertadores knockout stages have progressed to the semifinals. Palmeiras secured their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against LDU Quito, following a 3-3 aggregate draw in the second leg. Despite

Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

31 clusters · 426 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil Federal Police launch Operation Castratio targeting corruption in Rio de Janeiro

Law enforcement operations in Brazil continue to target organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and fraud. Recent actions include the dismantling of a drug trafficking and money laundering network in Araçatuba, São Paulo

Deolane Bezerra remains in custody amid money laundering

12 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: OAB-SP annuls professional suspension of Deolane Bezerra

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

Legal proceedings in São Paulo

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: São Paulo Court Rules Vice-Mayor of São José do Rio Preto Must Face Racial Slur Charges

The São Paulo judicial system is processing separate criminal cases involving allegations of misconduct and verbal abuse. In one instance, the justice system accepted a complaint against lawyer Marcos Roberto Cebola e S

São Paulo metro network expansion and planning

10 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: São Paulo government decrees expropriations for Metro Line 2 and Line 20

São Paulo is progressing with several rail network developments, though some projects face legal and planning challenges. Regarding Linha 20-Rosa, the São Paulo Metro has modified its planning to omit three stations on A

Corinthians financial and sporting crisis developments

6 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Corinthians president addresses salary delays following loss to Vasco

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista continues to navigate complex financial and legal challenges regarding its R$ 2.8 billion debt. While the club has sought to settle approximately R$ 630 million owed to Caixa Econômica Fed

Organized crime crackdowns in São Paulo and Brazil

15 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil authorities target criminal faction assets and leaders

Authorities in São Paulo and across Brazil have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks through targeted operations. In late August, ‘Operação Bomba Oculta’ targeted clandestine gas stations used by the

Julio Casares investigation, expulsion, and legal challenges

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Latest: São Paulo FC contests lawsuit filed by former president Julio Casares

Following his expulsion from São Paulo FC on 9 September 2026, former president Julio Casares has initiated legal actions to contest the decision. On 29 September, Casares filed a lawsuit against the club to overturn his

Casas Bahia judicial recovery and corruption investigations

22 clusters · 230 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Casas Bahia receives judicial recovery authorization

Casas Bahia is undergoing a major restructuring in Brazil to address a deepening financial crisis. The company is closing approximately 300 stores and has dismissed roughly 3,000 employees to reduce operational expenses.

Brazil: Expanding child online safety regime

68 clusters · 518 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: ANPD urges strengthened parental supervision on social media

Brazil’s child-protection framework continues to expand through the Digital Child Statute (Law 15.211/2025) and the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital), which came into force in March 2026. The ECA

Santa Catarina judicial developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Santa Catarina Court updates systems and processes judicial vacancy

The Court of Justice of Santa Catarina has seen recent developments regarding criminal proceedings and administrative operations. The 1st Criminal Chamber revoked the preventive detention of a defendant accused of crimin

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

190 clusters · 717 sources · last updated 9 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

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

19 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil legislative efforts address rising femicide rates

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

Brazil senior and impersonation fraud scams

21 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Rio Preto residents lose R$ 90,000 to fake lawyer scam

Fraudulent schemes targeting seniors and vulnerable individuals in Brazil have continued to escalate through late October 2026. Criminals frequently use impersonation, posing as lawyers, bank security officers, prosecuto

Corinthians leadership crisis deepens with legal scrutiny

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Corinthians faces legal, financial, and leadership crises

The institutional crisis at Corinthians has escalated into a legal matter following a request by the Public Ministry of São Paulo for the preventive arrest of Vice President Armando Mendonça. Mendonça is a defendant in a

Anvisa dietary supplement recalls in Brazil

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Anvisa orders Peptistrong supplement recall over safety concerns

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has issued multiple recall orders for various dietary supplements and health products due to regulatory and safety concerns. In mid-September, Anvisa prohibited the sale,

Robbery-related homicide investigation in Sorocaba

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: São Paulo prosecutors seek robbery-homicide conviction in Sorocaba police shooting

In Sorocaba, the Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo is seeking a robbery-homicide conviction against Vitor dos Santos Alencar Conceição following a police operation on April 11. The operation targeted four pharmacy

Administrative and public order issues in Brás

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Shopping Sheik inauguration causes chaos in São Paulo's Brás

The Brás commercial district in São Paulo has faced significant administrative and public order challenges. In late September, the Public Ministry of São Paulo (MPSP) recommended government intervention in the administra

São Paulo FC: Ticketmaster deal approved amid debt crisis

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ticketmaster secures R$ 140 million deal with São Paulo FC

By late September 2026, the São Paulo FC Deliberative Council approved a R$140 million contract with Ticketmaster Brasil to manage Morumbis stadium ticket sales and the club’s membership program. The deal provides R$110

Brazil financial pyramid scheme investigation

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Greece police dismantle $8 million cryptocurrency fraud ring

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-SP) launched an operation to dismantle a criminal network operating a financial pyramid scheme. The investigation seeks to recover approximately R$ 500 million stolen from ove

Corinthians governance disputes and financial crisis

5 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Corinthians elections face legal hurdles and potential intervention

The governance and administrative stability of the Corinthians football club face intensifying pressure due to severe financial deficits and legal challenges. For the first half of 2026, the club reported a R$ 246 millio

Methanol beverage adulteration in São Paulo

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Guarulhos men charged for selling adulterated vodka that blinded a woman

An investigation into methanol-adulterated beverages in São Paulo has led to calls for stricter legal classifications and enhanced supply chain monitoring. A parliamentary inquiry commission concluded that tampering with