# Brazil Supreme Court impeachment controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-supreme-court-impeachment-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:04:26.000Z. Sources: 82. Developments: 3.

The political crisis surrounding Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has intensified as presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalates his rhetoric. During a visit to imprisoned former aide Filipe Martins in Paraná, Bolsonaro accused Moraes of operating a ‘persecution office’ and using the Fake News Inquiry to target political opponents and manufacture convictions.

Bolsonaro has also directed criticism toward Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, alleging that Alcolumbre has stalled over 50 impeachment requests against Moraes while potentially advancing proceedings against Justice André Mendonça. This follows the initial controversy regarding Federal Police reports on Moraes’ communications with Banco Master founder Daniel Vorcaro.

In recent developments, Bolsonaro has intensified his offensive, labeling Moraes a ‘rotten orange’. He has also called on Minister Cármen Lúcia to support an investigation into Moraes, suggesting that a failure to act would damage her judicial legacy. During a campaign stop in Paraná, Bolsonaro characterized Martins’ conviction as ‘completely unjust’ and claimed that Senator Sergio Moro is convinced of his innocence regarding the ‘rachadinhas’ case.

Simultaneously, presidential candidate Renan Santos (Missão) has joined the calls for demonstrations against the STF and Moraes, specifically citing the Banco Master scandal. Santos has accused the Bolsonaro family of involvement in the scandal and expressed a desire to see Flávio Bolsonaro imprisoned if elected.

In response to the judicial tension, Bolsonaro’s campaign is attempting to establish institutional channels with the STF by sending Senator Rogério Marinho to meet with Minister Gilmar Mendes to discuss future governability. Meanwhile, political mobilization is increasing ahead of planned large-scale demonstrations on September 7th in São Paulo. Supported by figures such as Tarcísio de Freitas, these protests are expected to feature the slogans ‘Out with Lula, Out with Moraes’ to demand the Justice’s impeachment.

## Claims

- Davi Alcolumbre stated that while pressure is mounting against Alexandre de Moraes, others requested R$ 130 million from the same individual for a film. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- Federal Police investigations revealed messages between Daniel Vorcaro and Alexandre de Moraes regarding investigations into Banco Master. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro called Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes a ‘rotten orange’ within the Court. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro accused Alexandre de Moraes of maintaining a ‘persecution office’. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The September 7th demonstration on Avenida Paulista will use the slogans 'Out with Lula, Out with Moraes'. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro accused Alexandre de Moraes of using the Fake News Inquiry to target political adversaries. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Senators Carlos Viana and Carlos Portinho pressured Davi Alcolumbre to advance impeachment requests against Alexandre de Moraes. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- There are more than 54 impeachment requests against Alexandre de Moraes currently held by the Senate presidency. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro visited former aide Filipe Martins in prison and called his conviction unjust. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Federal Police investigations identified a potential R$ 50 million pro-labore payment within a contract involving the law firm of Moraes' wife. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ronaldo Caiado called for the resignation of Alexandre de Moraes to prevent democratic instability. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Flávio Bolsonaro targets Alexandre de Moraes amid planned protests

Flávio Bolsonaro has escalated attacks against STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes, calling for investigations and impeachment amid planned September 7th protests and allegations of political persecution.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flvio-bolsonaro-attacks-supreme-court-minister-alexandre-de-moraes

### 2026-09-02: Flávio Bolsonaro faces tight polls and intensifies attacks on Alexandre de Moraes

Flávio Bolsonaro faces a technical tie with Lula in polls while intensifying calls for Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes's impeachment following allegations of improper ties to banker Daniel Vorcaro.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alfredo-gaspar-accuses-moraes-and-lula-of-acting-together-against-opposition

### 2026-09-02: Davi Alcolumbre defends Alexandre de Moraes amid impeachment pressure

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre defended Justice Alexandre de Moraes against impeachment calls, citing controversial R$ 130 million negotiations between Flávio Bolsonaro and banker Daniel Vorcaro.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davi-alcolumbre-defends-alexandre-de-moraes-against-impeachment-pressure

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