# Mato Grosso state governance actions 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-rolls-out-administrative-reforms-and-judicial-transparency-measures
> Updated: 2026-08-07T13:05:29.000Z. Sources: 109. Developments: 106.

In May 2026 the Mato Grosso administration launched a series of regulatory reforms, including staffing‑quota rules for judicial exams, a suspension of a temporary prison‑guard hiring plan after a workers’ protest, and an audit of bus‑ticket compliance. A health audit by the state Court of Auditors revealed critical shortages of medicines and equipment in primary‑care units, prompting corrective orders for municipal managers.

June saw the judiciary broaden its social‑service role: a health‑council training programme strengthened municipal health‑council capacity, and mobile‑justice weeks provided civil‑identity documents to seniors and remote communities. The state declared a public holiday for the 2026 World‑Cup match and announced a R$ 2 billion security‑spending increase, which officials linked to declines in homicide and robbery rates. Environmental enforcement was heightened after the Supreme Court endorsed the CAR‑Digital 2.0 land‑use system, a large illegal‑wildlife seizure, and new regularisation laws for family farms.

July shifted to infrastructure and performance monitoring: the governor pledged electric BRT buses and new lane construction, a highway‑concession tender and a pandemic‑contract probe entered legislative review, and the judiciary launched a “Copa do Judiciário” sticker‑album campaign, harassment‑combating commissions, and a virtual court front‑desk for remote citizens. Health‑ and police‑recruitment expanded, women‑focused police stations opened, and cultural‑sport projects such as the Bem‑Estar free‑sports programme and Educarte arts festival were inaugurated.

By late July the judiciary introduced IntegridadeJus, a pilot integrity office in the 3ª Vara Especializada em Direito Bancário, featuring institutional diagnosis, risk management, workflow optimisation, data protection and staff training. In early August the Tribunal de Justiça approved a list of eleven female judges for a vacant desembargadora seat under the gender‑alternation policy, and the 5th Labor Court fined a lawyer 9.9 % of a claim for submitting fabricated, AI‑generated jurisprudence, underscoring a new emphasis on ethical conduct.

## Claims

- He was convicted of the femicide of Thays Machado. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- He was convicted of the qualified homicide of Willian César Moreno. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The murders occurred in January 2023 in the Consil neighbourhood of Cuiabá. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The trial was held on 31 [month] at the Forum of Cuiabá, presided over by Judge Mônica Catarina Perri Siqueira. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Carlinhos Bezerra was sentenced to 36 years in prison. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Carlinhos Bezerra is the son of former Mato Grosso governor Carlos Bezerra. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Justice of Mato Grosso launched the IntegridadeJus programme on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- IntegridadeJus is the first programme in Brazil to structure a judicial integrity initiative focused on the daily operations of a jurisdictional unit. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The pilot unit for IntegridadeJus is the 3rd Specialized Banking Court in Cuiabá. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- IntegridadeJus will conduct institutional diagnosis, risk management, workflow improvement, data protection, staff training and action‑plan development for each unit. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Jones Gattass Dias said the programme aims to embed a culture of doing the right thing, not to control people. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Judge Alex Nunes de Figueiredo said the initiative places TJMT in a national protagonism role and is a first‑of‑its‑kind for first‑instance jurisdiction. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Mato Grosso courts approve list of judges and penalize lawyer for fabricated citations

Mato Grosso's top court approved a list of 11 female judges for a vacant appellate seat, while the state labor court fined a lawyer for submitting fabricated case law, citing possible AI misuse.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-courts-approve-list-of-judges-and-penalize-lawyer-for-fabricated-citations

### 2026-08-02: Mato Grosso Court Launches First‑Ever Judicial Integrity Program

TJMT launched IntegridadeJus, a pilot integrity program at a Cuiabá court, aiming to embed ethical practices and serve as a national model.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-launches-first-judicial-integrity-program-for-lower-courts

### 2026-07-31: Carlinhos Bezerra sentenced to 36 years for femicide and homicide in Cuiabá

Carlinhos Bezerra, son of ex‑governor, received a 36‑year term for femicide of Thays Machado and homicide of Willian Moreno in Cuiabá; prosecutors may appeal.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlinhos-bezerras-trial-resumes-in-cuiab-for-femicide-and-murder

### 2026-07-23: Mato Grosso Justice updates inspection rules for child and adolescent care services

Mato Grosso's justice department has revised inspection rules for child‑care institutions and foster programs, adding new forms, six‑month on‑site checks, and multidisciplinary oversight.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-justice-updates-inspection-rules-for-child-and-adolescent-care-services

### 2026-07-22: Mato Grosso Public Prosecutor Exam Dates Shift to Aug 30‑31, 2026

Mato Grosso's public prosecutor exam moved its essay tests to 30‑31 August 2026; locations will be posted on 24 August. The race offers eight vacancies, a R$ 37,765.55 salary, and quotas for disabled and Black

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-prosecutors-host-workshops-on-foundations-legal-dialogue

### 2026-07-20: Brazil's National Justice Council launches environmental rulings contest and anti‑harassment resolution

Brazil's National Justice Council opened applications for a contest rewarding environmental judicial decisions and issued Resolution 671 to strengthen anti‑harassment policies across the judiciary.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-national-justice-council-launches-environmental-rulings-contest-and-antiharassment-resolutio

### 2026-07-20: Cuiabá jury trial for Carlinhos Bezerra postponed after defense abandonment and prosecutors' criticism

Carlinhos Bezerra’s murder trial in Cuiabá was postponed after his lawyers abandoned the July 21 session; prosecutors called the move an ‘aberration,’ and the OAB may discipline the attorneys.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-court-blocks-bid-challenge-and-affirms-police-custody-rules

### 2026-07-20: Mato Grosso pushes new environmental regularization rules for family farms

Mato Grosso officials and the Public Defender’s Office backed new laws simplifying environmental licensing and CAR access for family farms, seeking to ease embargoes, adjust fines and support agricultural sust‑

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-pushes-new-environmental-regularization-rules-for-family-farms

### 2026-07-19: Várzea Grande holds first Open Volleyball event to boost sport and inclusion

Várzea Grande launched its first Open Volleyball tournament on 18 May to encourage participation, promote inclusion and support youth development, with local officials and participants praising its community‑or

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-holds-first-open-volleyball-event-to-boost-sport-and-inclusion

### 2026-07-18: Mato Grosso health officials approve R$7.9 million procurement and new health legislation

Sinop approves a R$7.9 million health procurement via a regional price‑registry, while Mato Grosso’s legislature backs new bills on gambling‑addiction treatment and health council reform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-health-officials-approve-r79-million-procurement-and-new-health-legislation

### 2026-07-18: Várzea Grande launches seventh free fitness center in Santa Terezinha

Várzea Grande opened its seventh free fitness pole in Santa Terezinha, offering functional‑training classes twice weekly to over 60 local adults, targeting health and mobility improvement.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-opens-seventh-free-fitness-center-in-santa-terezinha

### 2026-07-17: Mato Grosso judicial group Gemam moves 43rd meeting to Barra do Garças

Gemam’s 43rd meeting shifts from Cuiabá to Barra do Garças, now set for 14 August, under Judge Alethea Santos, with 93 magistrates participating.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judicial-group-gemam-moves-43rd-meeting-to-barra-do-garas

### 2026-07-16: Mato Grosso courts close in on completing Copa do Judiciário sticker album

Four Mato Grosso courts have collected 60 of 62 stickers in the Copa do Judiciário, bringing the judiciary competition close to completion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-courts-close-in-on-completing-copa-do-judicirio-sticker-album

### 2026-07-16: Mato Grosso launches Virtual Court Service to broaden citizen access

Mato Grosso's new Balcão Virtual lets citizens and lawyers access court services remotely via video or chat, reducing travel and improving access across the state.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-virtual-court-service-to-broaden-citizen-access

### 2026-07-16: Brazil's Mato Grosso Public Ministry and National Justice Council Promote Consensual Dispute Resolution

Brazil's Mato Grosso Public Ministry and the CNJ urged consensual dispute resolution, citing its benefits for social well‑being and relief for an over‑burdened court system.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-mato-grosso-public-ministry-and-national-justice-council-promote-consensual-dispute-resoluti

### 2026-07-16: Mato Grosso BRT project in Cuiabá hit by legal action and contract extension

In Cuiabá, Brazil, a state deputy is suing over alleged overpricing and delays in the BRT project, while the state government adds a 150‑day extension, pushing completion to late 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-brt-project-in-cuiab-hit-by-legal-action-and-contract-extension

### 2026-07-16: Brazilian Courts Boost Uniformity and Clarify Procedural Acts

Brazilian legal experts clarify procedural acts while Mato Grosso's court creates a unit to manage precedents, aiming for faster, uniform decisions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-courts-boost-uniformity-and-clarify-procedural-acts

### 2026-07-16: Várzea Grande courts order eviction of Brothers franchise and freeze municipal funds

Mato Grosso courts ordered the eviction of a Brothers clothing franchise from Várzea Grande Shopping and froze R$19.7 million of the city’s funds over unpaid precatórios, prompting a municipal financial‑emergy.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-courts-order-eviction-of-brothers-franchise-and-freeze-municipal-funds

### 2026-07-16: Mato Grosso advances new rules for family farm environmental disembargoes

Mato Grosso's environmental chamber met with the state environment secretary to outline new disembargo rules and a simplified licensing system for family farms under Complementary Law 830/2025 and Law 13.349/26

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-sul-lawmakers-push-for-increased-budget-and-staff-for-state-conservation-units

### 2026-07-15: Brazil's Women Agribusiness Programs Grow at Expoagro and Expo Catalão

Brazilian agribusiness fairs in Mato Grosso and Goiás spotlight women's leadership with training, networking and speaker programmes at Expoagro and Expo Catalão 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-women-agribusiness-programs-grow-at-expoagro-and-expo-catalo

### 2026-07-14: Mato Grosso legal journal reopens submission deadline until Aug 21

Interface Direito e Sociedade journal in Mato Grosso reopens submissions until 21 Aug 2024, inviting legal and social science scholars; papers must follow ABNT formatting, incur no fee, and will be peer‑review‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legal-journal-reopens-submission-deadline-until-aug-21

### 2026-07-14: Várzea Grande students win national math bronze medal and gear up for state Paralympic school games

A Várzea Grande student earned a bronze medal at the national OBMEP math competition, while the city’s paralympic athletes prepare for the state school games in Cáceres.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-students-win-national-math-bronze-medal-and-gear-up-for-state-paralympic-school-games

### 2026-07-13: Brazil's Mato Grosso BRT project delayed, facing cost spikes and oversight scrutiny

Mato Grosso’s Cuiabá‑Várzea Grande BRT, 15 km, faces delays and cost overruns; first phase now due Dec 2026, second corridor pushed to 2027 with a R$120 m price rise, while legislators demand faster completion.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-brt-line-between-cuiab-and-vrzea-grande-set-for-completion-by-dec-2026

### 2026-07-13: Brazilian judges face harassment investigations

Two Brazilian judges face investigations: one accused of sexual assault in Campo Grande, another under a Bahia inquiry for moral harassment and administrative abuses.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-judges-face-harassment-investigations

### 2026-07-13: Mato Grosso Court Launches Sticker Album to Track CNJ Quality Award Indicators

Mato Grosso's court introduced a digital sticker album to monitor CNJ Quality Prize criteria, linking 213 performance indicators to a Copa do Judiciário campaign and aiming to boost judicial excellence.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-launches-sticker-album-to-track-cnj-quality-award-indicators

### 2026-07-12: Mato Grosso industry shows modest annual growth but recent monthly decline

Mato Grosso’s industry grew 3.5% Jan‑May 2026, beating the national average, but fell 3.2% in May versus April, showing a brief slowdown amid overall annual gains.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-ranks-14th-in-social-progress-leads-environmental-democracy-index-but-activists-remain-v

### 2026-07-11: Várzea Grande expands free sports project and opens Bolsa Família attendance system

Várzea Grande’s Bem-Estar project provides free sports to over 2,600 residents, and the Bolsa Família attendance system opens July 15 with reporting deadlines for school absences.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-expands-free-sports-project-and-opens-bolsa-famlia-attendance-system

### 2026-07-11: Mato Grosso Public Defender Office promotes access to justice on World Law Day

On World Law Day, Mato Grosso's Public Defender Office underscored free legal aid for vulnerable Brazilians, stressing that professional advocacy turns legal rights into real protection.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-public-defender-office-promotes-access-to-justice-on-world-law-day

### 2026-07-10: Brazil's Mato Grosso Public Ministry launches women‑support program at Expoagro 2026

MPMT hosted a live interview series at Expoagro 2026, promoting the “Espaço MP Por Elas” women‑support courses, a femicide photo exhibit, and a Women’s Ombudsman desk in Cuiabá.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-public-prosecutors-office-to-offer-services-at-expoagro-2026

### 2026-07-09: Mato Grosso judiciary holds weekend plantão, launches historic museum, hosts Ives Gandra interview

Mato Grosso’s court will run a weekend plantão for urgent cases, opened a 150‑year memory museum, and aired an interview with jurist Ives Gandra on judicial history.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grossos-electronic-processing-center-sets-benchmark-for-tocantins-courts

### 2026-07-09: Mato Grosso State Court Expands 'Judiciary Cup' to Second Instance

TJMT expands its 'Copa do Judiciário' to the second court level, using a sticker‑album to boost engagement and aim for the CNJ Diamond Quality Seal for a second year.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-state-court-expands-judiciary-cup-to-second-instance

### 2026-07-09: Brazil conducts environmental law training for judges and holds condo impact study hearing

Brazil hosts an environmental law course for Mato Grosso judges and a virtual public hearing on a condo impact study in the Federal District.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-conducts-environmental-law-training-for-judges-and-holds-condo-impact-study-hearing

### 2026-07-08: Mato Grosso state government moves ahead with highway concession plan and health pandemic contract probe

Mato Grosso advances a 124‑km highway concession and its Health CPI probes pandemic ICU‑bed contracts over R$4.2 million, citing irregularities and a possible cyber‑attack.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-state-government-moves-ahead-with-highway-concession-plan-and-health-pandemic-contract-p

### 2026-07-07: Mato Grosso's Supreme Judicial School adds 36 trainers and starts school climate program

Esmagis‑MT adds 36 new judicial trainers under a new decree and launches a climate‑education program for public schools in Mato Grosso.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-magistracy-school-expands-trainer-pool-and-completes-gender-perspective-course

### 2026-07-06: Mato Grosso Labor and Electoral Authorities Sign Pact to Combat Election Harassment and Child Labor

MPT and TRE‑MT in Brazil's Mato Grosso signed an agreement to share data, use the SUD system and run outreach to curb electoral harassment and child labor before the 2026 elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-labor-and-electoral-authorities-sign-pact-to-combat-election-harassment-and-child-labor

### 2026-07-06: Mato Grosso launches Semear prison rehabilitation program

Mato Grosso held the inaugural Semear meeting in Cuiabá, bringing together the Public Ministry, State Court, Sejus and NGOs to replicate São Paulo's 82.5% recidivism‑reduction model, launching pilot projects in

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-semear-prison-rehabilitation-program

### 2026-07-06: Mato Grosso State Court Leads Brazil in Conciliation Hearings

Mato Grosso's State Court recorded a 54.4% conciliation rate for new 2025 cases, the highest among medium‑size state courts and second overall in Brazil, per the CNJ's Justiça em Números 2026 report.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-state-court-leads-brazil-in-conciliation-hearings

### 2026-07-06: Lucas do Rio Verde opens first specialized women's police station

Lucas do Rio Verde inaugurated a new Specialized Women’s Defense Police Station, aiming to offer humane support for victims of gender‑based violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-do-rio-verde-opens-first-specialized-womens-police-station

### 2026-07-05: Mato Grosso judiciary rolls out environmental law course and expands jury program

Mato Grosso opens an environmental law course for judges and expands its Jury Program, which has held 66 sessions and plans 60+ more trials this year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-rolls-out-environmental-law-course-and-expands-jury-program

### 2026-07-04: Mato Grosso expands health and police workforce with new hires

Cuiabá hires 24 health workers and Mato Grosso completes police soldier recruitment, boosting public health and security staffing.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-expands-health-and-police-workforce-with-new-hires

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso Education Secretariat launches Educarte Festival for student artists

Mato Grosso’s Seduc‑MT announced the Educarte Festival for state school students, covering five art categories, with regional rounds in October and a state final in November in Cuiabá. Winners earn bicycles and

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-education-secretariat-launches-educarte-festival-for-student-artists

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso launches Statewide Elderly Documentation Week

Mato Grosso's judiciary launched a state week (Sept 14‑18 2026) to provide civil documents and support services for vulnerable seniors, starting in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-statewide-elderly-documentation-week

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso school reforms enhance student motivation

Mato Grosso’s Seduc‑MT has renovated 106 schools, built new facilities and delivered sports courts, leading students and directors to report higher motivation and a stronger sense of belonging.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-jovemtalento-student-selection-programme

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso Governor Unveils R$85 Million Infrastructure Plan for Cuiabá, Várzea Grande

Mato Grosso Governor Otaviano Pivetta announced over R$85 million for road work, market renovation and a new elderly care center in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-governor-unveils-r85-million-infrastructure-plan-for-cuiab-vrzea-grande

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso judiciary launches 'Copa do Judiciário' album to monitor court performance

Mato Grosso's court administration delivered a World Cup‑themed performance album to judges and staff, aiming to boost engagement and track metrics across the state judiciary.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-launches-copa-do-judicirio-album-to-monitor-court-performance

### 2026-07-03: Várzea Grande secured R$ 200 million in projects and hosts Mato‑Grosso student games

Várzea Grande hosted the Mato‑Grosso Student Games and secured over R$ 200 million in new infrastructure, hospital, senior‑care and library projects.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-governor-otaviano-pivetta-announces-r85-million-for-infrastructure-and-social-projects-i

### 2026-07-03: Mato Grosso judiciary orders IT firm to reopen job applications and forms team for 2026 public exam

Mato Grosso court orders IT firm MTI to reopen hiring for former staff after a union challenge, and the state labor tribunal creates a team to plan a 2026 public service exam.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-orders-it-firm-to-reopen-job-applications-and-forms-team-for-2026-public-exam

### 2026-07-02: Mato Grosso Court of Accounts drives technical table reforms

Mato Grosso Court of Accounts honored councilor José Carlos Novelli and opened a technical table to ease environmental licensing for 700,000 family farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-of-accounts-drives-technical-table-reforms

### 2026-07-01: Mato Grosso launches first itinerant environmental conciliation mutirão in Apiacás

Mato Grosso’s State Environment Secretariat held Brazil’s first itinerant environmental conciliation mutirão in Apiacás, reviewing 145 cases from Apiacás and Guarantã do Norte, aiming to regularize small‑scale

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-first-itinerant-environmental-conciliation-mutiro-in-apiacs

### 2026-07-01: Brazilian state courts announce new hires and record efficiency

TJMS started hiring for 360 judicial and nursing posts, while TJMT achieved 97% efficiency, cutting case times and boosting revenue per process.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-achieves-97-efficiency-in-national-judicial-ranking

### 2026-07-01: Lucas do Rio Verde Opens New Women’s Police Station and State School

Mato Grosso opened a new women’s police station and the Luiz Carlos Ceconello State School in Lucas do Rio Verde on 2 July 2024, aiming to boost security and education in the growing municipality.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-lawmaker-pushes-free-toxicology-tests-for-drivers

### 2026-06-30: Mato Grosso Judiciary Launches Commissions to Combat Harassment and Discrimination

Mato Grosso's judiciary created commissions to receive and address harassment and discrimination complaints, offering confidential support per CNJ guidelines and online reporting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-launches-commissions-to-combat-harassment-and-discrimination

### 2026-06-29: Mato Grosso cracks illegal wildlife trade and advances environmental regularization legislation

Mato Grosso officials seized illegal crocodile meat, fish and firearms in Poconé, while the state legislature approved ten environmental regularization projects, including reforms to CAR and PRA.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-cracks-illegal-wildlife-trade-and-advances-environmental-regularization-legislation

### 2026-06-29: Fiocruz extends deadline for Brazil's Health and Environment Olympiad

Fiocruz pushed the registration deadline for Brazil's 13th Health and Environment Olympiad to 20 July, widening teachers' time to submit free, nationwide student projects across multiple formats.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-seciteci-extends-mecti-registration-to-july-22-2026

### 2026-06-28: Mato Grosso Governor Pivetta commits to electric BRT fleet and new lane openings

Mato Grosso Governor Pivetta pledged to complete BRT lanes, launch a tender for electric buses, and finish a second BRT segment in 12 months, aiming to improve transit between Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-governor-pivetta-commits-to-electric-brt-fleet-and-new-lane-openings

### 2026-06-26: Mato Grosso rolls out security upgrades, environmental crackdowns and judicial reforms

Mato Grosso expands security gear, cracks down on illegal logging, gains Supreme Court approval for an automated environmental plan, and pushes judicial and LGBTQ+ reforms while local councils question a rodeo‑

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-state-courts-achieve-record-efficiency-scores

### 2026-06-26: Mato Grosso declares public holiday for Brazil World Cup match

Mato Grosso set a public holiday on 29 June 2026 for the Brazil World Cup match, suspending administrative work while keeping essential services like hospitals and police on duty.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-declares-public-holiday-for-brazil-world-cup-match

### 2026-06-24: Mato Grosso justice projects expand services for elderly and remote residents

Mato Grosso justice agencies launched an elderly documentation week and a mobile court, delivering ID services and free legal aid to hundreds of vulnerable residents in the state.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-justice-projects-expand-services-for-elderly-and-remote-residents

### 2026-06-24: Várzea Grande health council training strengthens municipal health governance

A three‑day training by the Mato‑Grosso Court of Auditors helped Várzea Grande’s health council improve social control, while a diagnostic exposed major infrastructure gaps in municipal health councils across

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-tribunal-of-accounts-strengthens-municipal-health-councils

### 2026-06-23: Mato Grosso launches free pilot‑training program for public‑school students

Mato Grosso’s new free pilot‑training program for 20 public‑school students began on 22 June, offering comprehensive aviation education and promising new career opportunities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-free-pilottraining-program-for-publicschool-students

### 2026-06-22: Mato Grosso audit court suspends transfer of Sinop Regional Hospital to public health consortium

Mato Grosso's audit court halted the transfer of Sinop Regional Hospital to a 16‑municipality health consortium, citing insufficient studies and capacity doubts; Governor Pivetta denounced the move.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-audit-court-suspends-transfer-of-sinop-regional-hospital-to-public-health-consortium

### 2026-06-22: Mato Grosso deputy Gilberto Cattani tours north region to address soy moratorium and BR‑163 road plan

Deputy Gilberto Cattani toured four Mato Grosso municipalities, holding a BR‑163 hearing and addressing the soy moratorium's credit and market impacts, aiming to shape state policy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-deputy-gilberto-cattani-addresses-soybean-moratorium-and-br-163-road-issues-in-midwest-n

### 2026-06-22: Mato Grosso magistrates convene at 42nd Gemam to address youth drug challenges

Mato Grosso's 42nd Gemam gathering on June 19 brought magistrates together to discuss youth drug problems, emphasizing continuous judicial training and interdisciplinary dialogue with health experts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-magistrates-convene-at-42nd-gemam-to-address-youth-drug-challenges

### 2026-06-22: Mato Grosso expands tech park, health services and public hiring across the state

Mato Grosso inaugurated a new tech park, opened a Sema headquarters, expanded the Saúde Digital telehealth program, launched the Decolando aviation training, and announced numerous public sector hiring across ​

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-expands-education-with-free-pilot-training-and-unemat-teaching-hires

### 2026-06-22: Brazilian courts hand down rulings on elections, torture cases and legal publishing

Brazilian courts issued rulings on a new legal bulletin, election challenges, torture convictions, municipal guard thefts and a bar‑room assault damages case.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-police-colonel-remains-in-preventive-detention-for-alleged-femicide

### 2026-06-20: Mato Grosso prison system expands inmate work program and tightens visitation rules

Mato Grosso's prisons launched an inmate sewing workshop supplying hospital items while also imposing stricter rules on intimate visits, banning them for serious offenders and tightening supervision.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-prison-system-expands-inmate-work-program-and-tightens-visitation-rules

### 2026-06-19: Mato Grosso Fire Service partners with Sebrae to simplify business licensing

Mato Grosso’s Fire Service and Sebrae agreed to partner on the ‘Empresa Segura MT’ program, aiming to simplify licensing for low‑risk businesses and boost fire‑safety compliance across the state.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-audit-court-scrutinized-over-lawyer-hiring-rules-and-fines-for-exmayors

### 2026-06-19: Justice Expedition Brings Essential Services to Vila Picada Border Community

Brazil’s Mato Grosso judiciary held the second Justice Expedition in Vila Picada, delivering documentation, pension and social services to Brazilian and Bolivian residents, reducing the need for distant travel.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/justice-expedition-brings-essential-services-to-vila-picada-border-community

### 2026-06-18: Mato Grosso State Audit Office Earns International Level 3 Certification

Mato Grosso’s state audit office (CGE‑MT) received the IA‑CM Level 3 international certification, joining only two other Brazilian states, and launched a new MUCCI listening strategy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-state-audit-office-earns-international-level-3-certification

### 2026-06-18: Brazilian courts uphold police disciplinary rulings in Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais

Brazilian courts upheld a Mato Grosso police dismissal over a motorcycle seizure and affirmed Minas Gerais police autonomy to reject a bravery‑based promotion, stressing judicial limits to administrative merits

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-courts-uphold-police-disciplinary-rulings-in-mato-grosso-and-minas-gerais

### 2026-06-18: Brazilian prisons roll out temporary release program and ban intimate visits

Brazil expands a temporary release program for 2,224 inmates in Baixada Santista while Mato Grosso bans intimate visits for certain convicts and tightens virtual visitation rules.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-prisons-roll-out-temporary-release-program-and-ban-intimate-visits

### 2026-06-17: Mato Grosso rolls out education, sports and environmental initiatives

Mato Grosso launches a science fair, 160 free technical‑course spots, satellite internet for 83 remote schools, regional school games for 2 000 participants, and seizes illegal fish and meat with fines.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-expands-school-satellite-internet-and-opens-160-free-technical-course-spots

### 2026-06-16: Mato Grosso audits temporary teacher hires and expands health‑sector governance

Mato Grosso's prosecutor probes temporary teacher contracts, while TCE‑MT reports a 32% staff boost at Hospital Cáceres, conducts health‑governance training, and calls for stronger municipal education councils.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-education-sector-faces-probe-of-temporary-hires-and-push-for-stronger-municipal-councils

### 2026-06-16: Mato Grosso judges and conciliators receive training during III National Special Courts Week

Mato Grosso hosts multiple training events for conciliators, lay judges and magistrates, covering mediation, AI tools and human‑rights law during the III National Special Courts Week.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-courts-open-collaborative-workroom-and-permanent-exhibition-for-special-courts

### 2026-06-16: Mato Grosso, Brazil expands education access with neurodiversity week and new university slots

Barra do Bugres hosted the fourth Neurodiversity Week promoting inclusive education, while UFMT opened 1,803 ENEM‑based university slots across Mato Grosso, expanding access to multiple courses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-brazil-expands-education-access-with-neurodiversity-week-and-new-university-slots

### 2026-06-15: Mato Grosso Justice Expedition Brings Health and Social Services to Border Communities

A mobile Justice Expedition in Mato Grosso delivered health, legal and social services to remote border towns, assisting thousands of residents and planning a final stop in Vila Picada.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-justice-expedition-brings-health-and-social-services-to-border-communities

### 2026-06-14: Justice Without Borders expedition secures benefits for disabled man in Brazil

Brazil's Justice Without Borders expedition in Santa Clara de Monte Cristo secured curatorship and a continuous benefit for disabled resident Sebastian Costaleite Vaca after a year‑long bureaucratic struggle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/justice-without-borders-expedition-secures-benefits-for-disabled-man-in-brazil

### 2026-06-13: Brazil's National Justice Council archives disciplinary cases against Mato Grosso judges

Brazil's CNJ archived three disciplinary cases against suspended Mato Grosso judges, finding no evidence of misconduct and reiterating it cannot review judicial decisions; the judges remain suspended amid a new

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-national-justice-council-archives-disciplinary-cases-against-mato-grosso-judges

### 2026-06-12: Mato Grosso’s Esmagis Celebrates 41st Anniversary, Highlights Training and New Secretary-General

Mato Grosso’s Esmagis marks 41 years with 99 training events, while its new secretary‑general Agamenon Alcântara Moreno Júnior discusses judicial challenges and the growing role of AI.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grossos-esmagis-celebrates-41st-anniversary-highlights-training-and-new-secretary-general

### 2026-06-12: Mato Grosso Justice Expedition Delivers Docs, Custody Deal at Border

Brazil’s Mato Grosso justice expedition in Palmario provided free document regularization for Brazilian and Bolivian residents and settled a cross‑border custody case, granting a Brazilian father legal guardian

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-justice-expedition-delivers-docs-custody-deal-at-border

### 2026-06-12: Mato Grosso Court opens portal for legal precedent proposals

Mato Grosso’s court opens a portal for legal professionals to propose precedent topics, while a new guide explains how Brazilian civil cases can be terminated under the CPC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-opens-portal-for-legal-precedent-proposals

### 2026-06-12: Mato Grosso tax authority recovers R$18.5 million in fiscal audit

Mato Grosso's tax authority recovered R$18.5 million after auditing companies that missed mandatory ICMS‑related contributions, issuing 83 notices and securing payments with a focus on voluntary compliance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-tax-authority-recovers-r185-million-in-fiscal-audit

### 2026-06-11: Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly Corregedoria visits State Control Office to enhance disciplinary procedures

Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly’s Corregedoria visited the state Controller’s Office on June 11, reviewing new Complementary Law 845/2026 that tightens disciplinary procedures and adds the “ciência ficta” rule

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legislative-assembly-corregedoria-visits-state-control-office-to-enhance-disciplinary-pr

### 2026-06-11: Mato Grosso extends registration window for extrajudicial office exam

Mato Grosso’s extrajudicial office exam registration runs 8 June–8 July, offering 117 positions with quotas for disabled and Black candidates.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-extends-registration-window-for-extrajudicial-office-exam

### 2026-06-11: Mato Grosso BRT project faces cost overruns and transparency concerns

Mato Grosso’s BRT project is under scrutiny as Senator Wellington Fagundes calls for transparency over delays and cost overruns; the state has spent R$206 M on works while earning R$915 M from VLT sales.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-brt-project-faces-cost-overruns-and-transparency-concerns

### 2026-06-11: Mato Grosso Judiciary Expedition Delivers Justice and Services to Brazil‑Bolivia Border Community

The 2nd Justiça Sem Fronteiras expedition in Mato Grosso brought legal, health and social services to the Brazil‑Bolivia border town of Palmarito, with further stops in Santa Clara de Monte Cristo and Vila Picá

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-expedition-delivers-justice-and-services-to-brazilbolivia-border-community

### 2026-06-11: Mato Grosso audit court chief Sérgio Ricardo criticized over road audits

Mato Grosso audit court chief Sérgio Ricardo faces criticism from ex‑governor Mauro Mendes and deputy Chico Guarnieri over public road inspections, while councilor Antônio Joaquim defends the court’s technical,

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-tribunal-de-contas-chief-srgio-ricardo-faces-criticism-over-road-audit-comments

### 2026-06-10: Mato Grosso Indigenous Health Webinar Highlights Care Gaps

A Mato Grosso public‑ministry webinar exposed severe gaps in Indigenous health care, from medicine shortages to water scarcity, and urged concrete actions such as a dedicated SUS queue and staff recruitment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-indigenous-health-webinar-highlights-care-gaps

### 2026-06-10: Mato Grosso magistracy school launches new law journal edition and airs judge interview

Esmagis-MT launches its third law journal edition on June 15 and aired a judge interview on June 12, highlighting legal scholarship and judiciary modernization in Brazil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-magistracy-school-launches-new-law-journal-edition-and-airs-judge-interview

### 2026-06-10: Mato Grosso public prosecutor launches theater circuit in 34 schools

Mato Grosso's public prosecutor is sending a theater circuit to 34 municipalities, using two daily plays to educate schools on child abuse, bullying and domestic violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-public-prosecutor-launches-theater-circuit-in-34-schools

### 2026-06-10: Brazil's CNJ clamps down on judges in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil's CNJ dismissed disciplinary complaints against a Mato Grosso judge over alleged sentence‑selling, and ordered Mato Grosso do Sul's court to repay improper magistrate payroll payments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-cnj-clamps-down-on-judges-in-mato-grosso-and-mato-grosso-do-sul

### 2026-06-10: Deputy Julio Campos urges pause on Mato Grosso road privatization

Deputy Julio Campos asked Mato Grosso’s governor to halt privatization of MT‑338 and MT‑220 highways, citing poor conditions, high tolls and the need for repairs before any concession.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deputy-julio-campos-urges-pause-on-mato-grosso-road-privatization

### 2026-06-08: Mato Grosso judiciary hosts student tour and launches scientific testimony program

In Mato Grosso, law students toured the state court in Cuiabá and met Judge Christiane Neves, while the judicial school aired an Explicando Direito episode on scientific analysis of victim testimony.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-hosts-student-tour-and-launches-scientific-testimony-program

### 2026-06-06: Mato Grosso Court Halts R$21.5 Million Road‑Infrastructure Contract Over Irregularities

Mato Grosso's audit court halted a R$21.5 million infrastructure‑consultancy bidding after finding the single‑lot structure uncompetitive and insufficiently justified.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-halts-r215-million-roadinfrastructure-contract-over-irregularities

### 2026-06-06: Mato Grosso women's prison inmates publish poetry in reading remission project

In a virtual training, women inmates at Cáceres female prison in Mato Grosso turned their life stories into poems as part of a reading‑remission project inspired by Carolina Maria de Jesus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-womens-prison-inmates-publish-poetry-in-reading-remission-project

### 2026-06-03: Mato Grosso Education Department launches AI post‑grad program with 116 slots

Mato Grosso’s Education Department opened a selection for 116 postgraduate spots in AI and innovation for state education staff, with online applications and a hybrid 360‑hour program.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-launches-ai-postgrad-program-ifsuldeminas-offers-free-online-courses

### 2026-06-02: Mato Grosso judiciary shortens hours for Brazil World Cup matches

Mato Grosso's courts will run 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Brazil’s 2026 World Cup match days, with essential services unchanged and deadlines extended.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-judiciary-shortens-hours-for-brazil-world-cup-matches

### 2026-06-01: Mato Grosso audit court warns of hazardous road conditions on state highways

Mato Grosso's audit court president flagged severe safety flaws on MT‑249, MT‑170 and other state roads, citing poor construction, rapid asphalt failure and calling for urgent corrective action.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-audit-court-warns-of-hazardous-road-conditions-on-state-highways

### 2026-05-31: Mato Grosso Public Ministry reports 89 favorable Supreme Court decisions in 2025

Mato Grosso's Public Ministry Nare announced 89 favorable STJ decisions in 2025, covering environmental, jury, monitoring and sexual dignity cases, and underscoring its impact on legal precedents.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-court-advances-integrity-code-and-sustainability-initiative

### 2026-05-30: Mato Grosso education department launches campaign against child labor and opens online pre‑ENEM course

Seduc‑MT launches a June school campaign to curb child labor and dropout while opening enrollment for a free online pre‑ENEM course for state graduates and the public.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-education-department-launches-campaign-against-child-labor-and-opens-online-preenem-cour

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Cite as: Mato Grosso state governance actions 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-rolls-out-administrative-reforms-and-judicial-transparency-measures