Brazil Banco Master scandal & Dark Horse film

Timeline

1. about 6 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Flávio Bolsonaro denies knowing ‘Sicário’ in photo tied to banker Daniel Vorcaro

   A 2022 photo of Flávio Bolsonaro with “Sicário” Mourão, tied to banker Daniel Vorcaro, sparked controversy; Bolsonaro says he doesn’t know the man, AI checks show no manipulation, and Mourão later died in Custy

2. about 19 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Brazilian Politicians Flávio Bolsonaro and Eduardo Cunha Linked to Corruption Investigations

   Forensic analysis verified a 2022 photo of senator Flávio Bolsonaro with alleged hitman Luiz Mourão, sparking scrutiny of his ties to criminal networks, while federal police exposed a separate scheme where ex‑d

3. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   São Paulo City Hall Demands Audit of NGO Linked to ‘Dark Horse’ Film

   São Paulo city hall asks the NGO behind the “Dark Horse” film to justify 13.4 million reais in Wi‑Fi contract spending amid fraud investigations.

4. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Brazil probes Bolsonaro family's film financing ties to alleged money‑laundering network

   Deputy Lindbergh Farias pushes a Supreme Court probe into links between Bolsonaro’s “Dark Horse” film financing, banker Daniel Vorcaro and alleged money‑laundering involving the PCC.

5. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse' moves toward Ancine registration

   Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse' has filed a foreign‑work registration with Ancine, required before a CRT and age rating can be issued. Ancine is probing filming permits and financing links to Flávio Bolsonaro, as

6. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Flávio Bolsonaro asks STF to shift Dark Horse amendment probe to Minister Mendonça

   Senator Flávio Bolsonaro asked the STF to transfer a probe on alleged parliamentary‑fund misuse for the “Dark Horse” film to Justice Minister André Mendonça, arguing it should not remain with Minister Flávio D

7. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro seeks personal data of journalist Malu Gaspar in Brazil

   Brazilian press groups demand an investigation after ex‑banker Daniel Vorcaro discussed obtaining journalist Malu Gaspar’s personal data to silence her reporting on Banco Master.

8. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazil police investigate public‑fund misuse in Bolsonaro film

   Brazil's Federal Police are probing alleged diversion of public amendment funds and possible money‑laundering tied to the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse.”

9. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Brazil probes financing of Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse

   Brazil’s Supreme Court and Federal Police are investigating alleged misuse of parliamentary amendments and private funds to finance the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse,” involving several PL deputies, NGOs, and a

10. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil suspends electoral polls amid Bolsonaro family dispute and candidate omission

    Brazilian courts and a polling firm halted two surveys: TRE‑MA stopped a Maranhão election poll over a missing PSTU pre‑candidate, while AtlasIntel delayed a poll measuring the Bolsonaro family feud and related

11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court minister André Mendonça sends Bolsonaro film financing probe to PGR

    Brazil's Supreme Court minister André Mendonça forwards the probe into Flávio Bolsonaro's request for Daniel Vorcaro's money to fund the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse” to the PGR.

12. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Ex‑Governor Garotinho Releases Video of Lavish Party Hosted by Financier Daniel Vorcaro with Naked Politicians

    Ex‑governor Anthony Garotinho says he has video of Daniel Vorcaro’s “Night of the Astronauts” party, featuring nude models and Brazilian politicians, prompting a Federal Police probe.

13. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    André Mendonça appointed STF relator for Bolsonaro film financing probe

    Brazil's Supreme Court assigned Justice André Mendonça to a secret probe of alleged irregular financing of the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse” by banker Daniel Vorcaro, after a complaint by deputy Lindbergh Faias

14. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    São Paulo Wi‑Fi contract tied to alleged PCC member amid fund diversion probe

    São Paulo spent R$108 million on a Wi‑Fi rollout awarded to NGO ICB, which subcontracted a firm linked to alleged PCC member Alex Leandro Bispo; police probe overpricing and possible fund diversion.

15. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Favela Conectada subcontractor linked to alleged PCC member in São Paulo Wi‑Fi contract

    Favela Conectada, tied to an alleged PCC member, received a R$12 million São Paulo Wi‑Fi contract from Instituto Conhecer Brasil, which also backs the Bolsonaro film “Dark Horse,” prompting investigations into

16. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court probes financing of Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse”

    Brazil’s Supreme Court is investigating the financing of the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse,” focusing on alleged links to banker Daniel Vorcaro, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, and possible misuse of public funds.

17. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro faces criticism after journalist assault and questions on electoral prospects

    Flávio Bolsonaro assaulted a journalist amid the Banco Master probe and was deemed unelectable against Lula, sparking right‑wing debate in Brazil.

18. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Senator Ciro Nogueira investigated for $19 million farm sale to UAE offshore tied to Banco Master bribes

    Brazilian police investigate Senator Ciro Nogueira’s $19 million farm sale to a UAE offshore linked to alleged R$ 6 million bribes from Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro.

19. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazilian Cinema Chains Resist Screening Bolsonaro Biopic 'Dark Horse

    Brazilian cinema chains are hesitant to screen the Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse', citing limited box‑office prospects and fears of political unrest amid a financing controversy.

20. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Senator Ciro Nogueira’s Credit Card Bills Paid by Deputies in Corruption Probe

    Deputies Julio Arcoverde and Átila Lira paid Senator Ciro Nogueira’s credit‑card bills in June 2024, prompting a Federal Police probe into possible corruption and money‑laundering linked to the PP leader and b

21. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dark Horse film debut in Las Vegas promotes Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid

    The Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse' premiered in Las Vegas, with its director pledging to boost Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential run, while PT seeks investigations into its financing.

22. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Chamber President Hugo Motta defends Lisbon trip funded by banker Daniel Vorcaro

    Chamber President Hugo Motta says a Lisbon trip on banker Daniel Vorcaro’s jet, arranged by Senator Ciro Nogueira, involved no crime or benefit, amid a Federal Police probe.

23. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ciro Nogueira scandal strains Brazil's Progressistas party

    Brazilian police allege banker Daniel Vorcaro paid R$ 1.8 million in luxury trips for Senator Ciro Nogueira, intensifying a scandal that threatens the Progressistas party ahead of the 2026 election.

24. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro paid Lisbon travel for senator Ciro Nogueira and chamber president Hugo Motta

    Federal Police revealed that banker Daniel Vorcaro funded a Lisbon trip for Senator Ciro Nogueira and Chamber President Hugo Motta, paying about R$ 90k per person and over R$ 468k in additional travel, amid an

25. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazil's ex‑Banco Master founder Daniel Vorcaro faces probe over alleged illegal loan and family pressure

    Daniel Vorcaro, former Banco Master owner, is under investigation for alleged illegal loans, pressure from a criminal family, and ties to politician Hugo Motta, amid Operation Compliance Zero.

26. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Federal Police investigates Daniel Vorcaro’s financial links to senators Ciro Nogueira and Flávio Bolsonaro

    Brazil's Federal Police report links Daniel Vorcaro and Banco Master to senators Ciro Nogueira and Flávio Bolsonaro, detailing multi‑million transfers, luxury trips and possible legislative collusion.

27. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Senator Ciro Nogueira linked to lavish gifts from banker Daniel Vorcaro

    Brazil’s Federal Police say Senator Ciro Nogueira received luxury gifts and travel expenses from banker Daniel Vorcaro, indicating a corrupt, illicit relationship.

28. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 55 sources

    Daniel Vorcaro funded luxury Lisbon hotel stays for Brazil’s Hugo Motta and Ciro Nogueira

    Brazilian police say ex‑banker Daniel Vorcaro funded luxury Lisbon hotel suites and other travel for Chamber president Hugo Motta and Senator Ciro Nogueira, with payments totaling tens of thousands of reais and

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Electoral Court Head Rejects Film Ban and Delays Party Case

    Brazil's electoral court president dismissed a suit to block a Bolsonaro documentary and has kept a gender‑quota fraud case against Goiás deputies pending for over a year.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Bolsonaro film 'Dark Horse' financing under federal investigation

    Brazilian police and the Supreme Court investigate the R$75 million financing of the Bolsonaro biopic ‘Dark Horse’, focusing on U.S. fund Havengate, banker Daniel Vorcaro’s payments to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro,

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Brazil's TSE Minister Rejects Lawsuit to Block Bolsonaro Biopic

    TSE minister Kassio Nunes Marques dismissed a lawsuit to block the Bolsonaro biopic *Dark Horse*, citing lack of standing; the film’s September 2026 release and alleged Vorcaro financing raise political concern

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Senate Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Faces Poll Censorship

    Brazil's TSE halted an AtlasIntel poll showing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro slipping in voter support, citing bias tied to his alleged link with businessman Daniel Vorcaro; a separate Quaest poll confirmed the drop

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Electoral Court Suspends Flavio Bolsonaro Poll

    Brazil's TSE suspended an AtlasIntel poll showing a drop in Flavio Bolsonaro's support, sparking debate over electoral censorship and prompting possible Supreme Court review.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's PT respects TSE poll suspension and stresses national alliance in Minas Gerais

    PT leader Edinho Silva backs TSE’s poll suspension and urges Minas Gerais to follow the national alliance strategy for Lula’s 2026 re‑election.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil's TSE to review AtlasIntel poll suspension

    Brazil's TSE president sent the AtlasIntel poll suspension, linked to Flávio Bolsonaro, to a plenary vote, while Minister Toffoli advocated unrestricted polling, sparking debate over poll regulation before the

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's top election court suspends Flavio Bolsonaro poll

    Brazil's election court suspended a poll showing Flavio Bolsonaro slipping behind Lula, citing methodological concerns.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 47 sources

    Brazil's TSE suspends AtlasIntel poll showing drop in Flávio Bolsonaro support

    Brazil's TSE halted an AtlasIntel poll showing a drop in Flávio Bolsonaro’s support after an audio leak, citing methodological bias; the decision is under review.

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    São Paulo mayor suspends tourism manager amid Wi‑Fi contract probe

    São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes suspended tourism manager Rodrigo Raveli as police probe a R$100 million Wi‑Fi contract with ONG Instituto Conhecer Brasil, amid accusations of fund diversion to a documentary and‑

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro Faces TCU Dismissal and STF Challenge Amid Banco Master Probe

    TCU dismissed Flávio Bolsonaro’s probe into Life Edu, while he seeks STF removal of Justice Moraes over Banco Master case; PF and PGR assess a new plea deal from Banco Master’s Daniel Vorcaro naming the senator

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Senator Ciro Nogueira Seeks Three‑Month Extension in Banker Daniel Vorcaro's Apartment Amid Corruption Probe

    Senator Ciro Nogueira asked banker Daniel Vorcaro to extend his stay in a São Paulo apartment, amid allegations of R$300‑500k bribes; the Vorcaro‑linked Banco Master case spurred tighter FGC regulations to curb

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro asks STF to bar Alexandre de Moraes in Banco Master case

    Flávio Bolsonaro asks Brazil’s STF to declare Alexandre de Moraes suspect over Banco Master and Daniel Vorcaro ties, citing a R$ 80 million contract with the minister’s wife and requesting case reassignment to

42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    São Paulo’s Wi‑Fi contract diverted to fund Bolsonaro biopic film

    Police say São Paulo’s R$108 million Wi‑Fi contract was used to fund the Bolsonaro biopic “Dark Horse” and related evangelical events, implicating city officials and politicians.

43. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    São Paulo Wi‑Fi program under fraud probe linked to 'Dark Horse' film

    São Paulo's R$108 million Wi‑Fi program is under police investigation for alleged diversion of funds to the 'Dark Horse' film, involving NGO leader Karina da Gama and lawyer Mário Frias.

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil police investigate diversion of Wi‑Fi contract funds to Bolsonaro documentary

    São Paulo police allege R$26 million from a municipal Wi‑Fi contract was diverted to the Bolsonaro documentary “Dark Horse”, while parliamentarians request the STF to include the film’s financing in a broader B

45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    São Paulo Wi‑Fi contract probed for diversion to ‘Dark Horse’ film

    São Paulo police probed a R$108 million Wi‑Fi contract with Instituto Conhecer Brasil after allegations of overpricing, underdelivery and possible diversion of funds to the “Dark Horse” film about Jair Bolsonar

46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 32 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro faces probes over alleged diversion of public funds to 'Dark Horse' film

    Brazilian authorities are probing a R$ 65 million diversion from a São Paulo Wi‑Fi contract to fund the “Dark Horse” film, implicating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and prompting calls to add the Bolsonaro family to

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro launches digital 'elite' to counter Vorcaro scandal

    Flávio Bolsonaro forms a digital group of influencer deputies to steer his campaign after audio revealed a request for money from banker Daniel Vorcaro, admitting the contact and seeking a Trump meeting to keep

48. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Brazilian film 'Dark Horse' on Bolsonaro faces election‑propaganda lawsuit

    Bolsonaro biopic 'Dark Horse' faces legal challenges over alleged corporate financing and potential election‑propaganda, sparking debate on campaign law and artistic freedom in Brazil.

49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senator Ciro Nogueira Says Flávio Bolsonaro Must Face Investigation in Master Case

    Senator Ciro Nogueira said Flávio Bolsonaro must be investigated in the Master case, avoiding defense and emphasizing that any guilty party should be punished, while Nogueira himself faces inquiry.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Banker Daniel Vorcaro steers Bolsonaro biopic amid election‑fraud hints

    Detained banker Daniel Vorcaro financed a Bolsonaro biopic that hints at election fraud and pressured a portal to delete coverage of the film.

51. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro pushes for CPMI into Banco Master amid scandal

    Flávio Bolsonaro urges a CPMI into Banco Master after Vorcaro’s arrest and revelations of a R$61 M film financing, sparking legal challenges and intra‑family party rifts.

52. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazilian Minister Blocks Senator Ciro Nogueira's Plane in Corruption Probe

    Brazil's justice minister André Mendonça ordered ANAC to block Senator Ciro Nogueira's Beechcraft B200 King Air, valued at about US$2‑4 million, amid Operation Compliance Zero probing financial irregularities.

53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court orders Chamber to explain Deputy Mario Frias' overseas trips

    Brazil's Supreme Court demands explanations for Deputy Mario Frias' Bahrain/US trips and alleged misuse of parliamentary funds.

54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro changes campaign communications chief after R$134 m scandal

    Flávio Bolsonaro fires campaign communications chief Marcello Lopes, installs Eduardo Fischer after a R$134 m film‑financing scandal with banker Daniel Vorcaro; his poll standing falls, and opponent Simone Tebt

55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources

    Brazilian Senate Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Entangled in $13 Million Film Financing Scandal

    Flávio Bolsonaro admits meeting with jailed banker Vorcaro over $13 M film financing, triggering PL turmoil, a CPMI call, and security‑concern exit by actor Jim

56. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Brazil Senator Ciro Nogueira Faces Federal Police Probe Over Banco Master Deal

    Senator Ciro Nogueira is under Federal Police investigation for alleged bribes from Banco Master and a favoured credit‑guarantee amendment.