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Brazil STF crisis deepens amid corruption probes and infight

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The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following Federal Police data extracted from the phone of Daniel Vorcaro, former controller of Banco Master. Communications revealed alleged contacts involving the son of Minister Luiz Fux and attempts to arrange luxury accommodations for a justice. New details emerged regarding a R$ 131 million contract between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Recent developments have further implicated Minister Moraes, with video footage reportedly showing him and his wife disembarking from a private jet linked to Vorcaro in August 2025, contradicting previous denials. Additionally, a R$ 50 million contract signed by Barci’s firm with a company linked to Vorcaro allegedly included the provision of aircraft and helicopter usage. Internal friction has escalated into a ‘war of communications,’ with at least 44 official judicial movements recorded between ministers in a two-week period. Disagreements over the Vorcaro investigation led Minister Flávio Dino to describe recent sessions as ‘disastrous.’ In response to the volatility, STF President Edson Fachin has postponed several key judgments, including those involving Minister André Mendonça, citing concerns over institutional stability. ~~Mendonsa and Fux have requested technical assistance from~~ The crisis has reached a critical stage as the STF began analyzing a potential investigation into Minister Moraes following a Federal Police ~~to access approximately 500 GB of data from Vorcaro’s seized mobile device. This instability has impacted public perception, with a Datafolha survey indicating that 48%~~ report. During an extraordinary session, Moraes challenged the legality of ~~Brazilians no longer trust~~ the ~~STF. Consequently,~~ inquiry and accused Minister Mendonça of directing the ~~Brazilian Congress is revisiting legislative proposals to limit STF powers, including constitutional amendments~~ investigation against him to ~~restrict individual ministerial decisions, establish fixed terms, and change appointment criteria.~~ serve political interests. Mendonça denied these claims, labeling them ‘lies.’ The ~~crisis~~ proceedings were interrupted after Minister Dino requested more time to review the case, a move allowing up to 90 days before a decision is ~~also influencing~~ required. Prior to the ~~political landscape, as candidates for~~ interruption, the ~~Senate and Presidency utilize debates over judicial reform and potential impeachments~~ court was split 4-3 on whether to ~~influence voters.~~ separate cases involving Moraes and Mendonça.

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