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Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça Accuses Colleague Alexandre de Moraes of 'Distorting' Police Reports in Deepening Institutional Crisis
An open war between two Supreme Court Justices in Brazil is escalating, with Justice Mendonça filing a motion that accuses Justice Moraes of using distorted Federal Police reports against him.
Technical Glitch Stalls STF Access to Key 500GB Vorcaro Phone Data in Brazil's Banking Scandal
STF Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux reported technical difficulties accessing the full cell phone data of jailed ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro, deepening a crisis within Brazil's highest court.
Supreme Court Feud Over Justice Moraes’s Ties to Jailed Banker Overshadows Final Weeks of Brazil Election
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court is in crisis after a justice unsealed reports suggesting improper ties between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a jailed banker, weeks before the October 4th general election.
Institutional Crisis Grips Brazil’s Supreme Court as Justices Feud Over Banker Scandal
Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça are locked in a public feud at the STF over an investigation into jailed former bank head Daniel Vorcaro.
Brazil Banker Cites STF Crisis to Challenge Detention, Exposing Deep Judicial Governance Risk
The defense for ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro is using the high-profile feud between Supreme Court Justices to argue for his release, highlighting institutional instability in Brazil's judiciary.
Lula’s Bolsa Família Increase Challenged at Electoral Court Over Pre-Election Timing
A federal deputy challenged President Lula's 15% increase to the Bolsa Família program at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, citing electoral favoritism.
Gilmar Mendes Accuses Fellow Justice of 'Secret Pact' in Federal Police Chief's Removal, Deepening STF Crisis
Brazil's Supreme Court is mired in crisis after Justice Gilmar Mendes accused the Second Panel president, Luiz Fux, of a 'prior understanding' to hastily uphold the removal of Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues.
Brazil’s Top Prosecutor, Paulo Gonet, Probed by Council Over Ties to Ex-Banker Daniel Vorcaro
Brazil's Federal Public Ministry Council has opened an internal procedure to investigate Attorney General Paulo Gonet's alleged ties to Daniel Vorcaro, the jailed former head of Banco Master.
Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Minister Mendonça Sat on Key Fraud Probe Request for Six Months
Federal Police documents reveal STF Minister André Mendonça held a request since March to access COAF reports on payments to a high-ranking authority in the R$17 billion Vorcaro fraud case.
Lula Calls for Full Disclosure in ‘Master Bank Case’ Amid Supreme Court Corruption Crisis
Brazil's President Lula da Silva demanded the unsealing of all records in the alleged 'biggest financial crime in Brazil’s history,' escalating a crisis involving the Supreme Federal Court's top justices.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Justices Clash Over Moraes's Links to Banco Master Scandal
Open conflict at the STF escalates as the court prepares to analyze a potential investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his family's links to the R$12 billion Banco Master fraud.
Federal Deputy Targeted by Police for Alleged Influence Peddling, Highlighting Judicial Corruption Fears
A Federal Police operation targeted Cezinha de Madureira, a close ally of an STF Minister, over allegations of charging high fees to influence judicial outcomes, confirming a direct link to the Master financial scandal.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Feud Escalates, Threatening Judicial Stability and Risk Premium
A high-profile internal conflict between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over leaked messages with former banker Daniel Vorcaro is creating an institutional crisis at the STF ahead of a key vote.
Brazil STF Crisis Deepens as Justices Face Separate Integrity Votes
Brazil’s Supreme Court scheduled separate votes on investigations into Justices Moraes and Mendonça, fueling institutional instability amid the Banco Master scandal.
Public Clash Between Top Justices Deepens Brazil Constitutional Crisis, Elevating Political Risk
A public dispute between Supreme Court Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over a banking probe has intensified an institutional crisis, fueling political uncertainty ahead of the October elections.
Brazil STF Justice Lifts Secrecy on Key Probes Targeting Bolsonaro Son, Ciro Nogueira Ahead of Election
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unsealed 39 judicial processes, exposing details in the 'Dark Horse' film and Banco Master corruption investigations involving top politicians.
Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Justice Mendonça Orders Removal of Federal Police Chief
A single-judge decision by Justice André Mendonça to remove Brazil’s Federal Police director-general has sparked an institutional crisis, forcing the STF President to intervene.
Supreme Court Feud Over Bank Fraud Investigation Plunges Brazil Into Institutional Crisis
A public dispute between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the failed Banco Master investigation has triggered an institutional crisis in the Brazil Supreme Court ahead of a contested election.
Brazil Supreme Court President Ends Secrecy in 'Master' Probe to Contain Institutional Crisis
STF President Edson Fachin compelled Justice André Mendonça to unseal 14 procedures in the 'Master' corruption case, exposing the full details to all justices ahead of a critical plenary session next week, amid a deep internal rift.
Supreme Court President Fachin Halts ‘War of Injunctions,’ Keeps Federal Police Chief in Post
STF President Edson Fachin suspended conflicting rulings by two justices over the Federal Police chief, centralizing the matter under the full court.
STF President Fachin Centralizes Power to End Deepening Judicial Conflict
Brazil's Supreme Court President moved to depersonalize a severe internal fight by centralizing power ahead of a key Plenary vote.
Business Leaders Warn of ‘Institutional Crisis’ as Brazil’s Supreme Court Clashes Over Federal Police Leadership
Major Brazilian business groups, including CNI and Fiesp, issued a manifesto after an unprecedented STF clash over the Federal Police Director.
Industry Body Demands Action as Brazil Supreme Court Justices Clash Over Federal Police Chief
The National Confederation of Industry intervened after two Supreme Court justices issued conflicting orders regarding the Federal Police Director-General.
Brazil’s AGU Challenges STF Minister’s Order Removing Federal Police Director in New Institutional Crisis
The Attorney General's Office asked the Supreme Court President to suspend a minister's order removing the Federal Police chief.
STF Justice Suspends Brazil’s Federal Police Chief, Citing ‘Institutional Wiretapping’ in Crisis Escalation
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça removed Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues, citing illegal surveillance, intensifying Brazil’s judicial crisis.
Supreme Court Justice Orders Removal of Federal Police Chief, Deepening Institutional Crisis
STF Justice André Mendonça removed Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues, citing illegal monitoring in the Banco Master case.
Judicial War Escalates to Political Crisis as Mendonça Forces STF to Review Moraes-Vorcaro Allegations
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unseals a report concerning Justice Alexandre de Moraes, injecting volatility into the 2026 election.
Brazil Supreme Court Feud Escalates as Moraes Case Heads to Plenary
Justice André Mendonça has cleared a case involving alleged leaked messages between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a disgraced banker for a full court vote.
STF Justice Gilmar Mendes Proposes Ban on Police and Military Aides in Court Cabinets
Brazil's Supreme Court could ban police and military staff from justice's advisory roles after judicial-political crisis.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Crisis Deepens as Justices Demand Sanctions Over Banking Scandal
Feud between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the Banco Master scandal injects deep risk into Brazil's rule of law.