# Corruption and ethical investigations in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-and-ethical-investigations-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-21T13:14:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Brazilian presidency is facing a political crisis driven by allegations of corruption and ethical breaches involving individuals close to the administration. Initial reports focused on the President’s son, Maneco Vargas, who reportedly faced severe financial difficulties and sought loans from Gregório Fortunato, the head of the President’s personal guard. This situation raised concerns regarding the manipulation of public funds and the influence of family oligarchies. Subsequent investigations expanded to include Marcola, an individual in the President’s immediate circle. Allegations against Marcola involve potential influence peddling and ethical failures, specifically regarding third parties covering his personal expenses. In response, Minister André Mendonça has initiated inquiries into leaks related to the investigation to protect functional secrecy during an electoral period. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Brazil: Investigation into Marcola's conduct and potential influence peddling Investigations are underway regarding ethical misconduct and potential influence peddling involving an aide to the Brazilian President, alongside legal efforts to protect investigative secrecy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-investigation-into-marcolas-conduct-and-potential-influence-peddling ### 2026-08-13: Brazil President faces crisis over son's corruption allegations Corruption allegations involving Maneco Vargas, son of the Brazilian President, are deepening a political crisis as he reportedly seeks loans from the President's personal guard. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-president-faces-crisis-over-sons-corruption-allegations --- Cite as: Corruption and ethical investigations in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-and-ethical-investigations-in-brazil