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Unsealed Banco Master Evidence Escalates Political Probe Targeting Bolsonaro Allies
Supreme Court unseals documents linking disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro and the massive Banco Master fraud to top political allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro, intensifying election-year scrutiny.
Corruption Probe Targets Brazil Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Weeks Before Election
Unsealed Supreme Court documents reveal leading opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering related to payments from a disgraced banker.
Brazil's Deposit Guarantee Fund Pays Record R$50 Billion After Bank Failures
Brazil's private-sector Credit Guarantee Fund disbursed R$50.4 billion in the first half of 2026 to 2.2 million people following the liquidation of a major financial group.
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.
Brazil Police Report Details Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s Direct Contact With Disgraced Banker Daniel Vorcaro
A Federal Police report reveals presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro pressed former Banco Master CEO Daniel Vorcaro for payments to finance the film 'Dark Horse' about his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
Federal Police Allege Banco Master Used 'Document Factory' in $1.4 Billion Payroll Loan Fraud
A massive financial scandal in Brazil centers on Banco Master and its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, with federal police finding evidence of a "document factory" used to create R$7.15 billion in fictitious loans that were later resold to a state-owned bank, sparking a judicial-political crisis.
Corruption Probe Against Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Legal Risk to Tight Brazilian Presidential Race
Court documents unsealed weeks before the election reveal presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering linked to a disgraced banker.
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.
Brazil’s Political Risk Spikes Long-Term Rates After Supreme Court Unseals Master Case
Long-term interest rates in Brazil jumped on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court unsealed documents in a massive political-financial fraud scandal.
Supreme Court Documents Confirm Formal Investigation of Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro
STF unseals documents in the high-profile 'Master Case,' confirming a formal probe into presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro over alleged corruption linked to a failed bank.
Political Turmoil and Banking Scandal Push Brazil’s Presidential Race to a Statistical Tie
An explosive judicial feud linked to a banking fraud scandal has tightened the presidential election, while major court rulings redefine risk for agribusiness and mining.
Brazil Police Conclude ‘Fraudulent Management’ in BRB’s R$17.5 Billion Banco Master Deals
Brazil's Federal Police concluded that former directors of the state-controlled BRB bank committed fraud in the purchase of R$17.5 billion in credit portfolios.
Federal Police Report Alleges Central Bank Official Acted as ‘Informal Consultant’ to Disgraced Banker in Master Scandal
A newly-released Federal Police report alleges a high-ranking Central Bank official advised Banco Master's former owner, Daniel Vorcaro, on regulatory strategy.
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 Federal Police Report Links Supreme Court Justice Toffoli to Banker's Offshore Fund
A leaked Federal Police report alleges Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli may be the beneficiary of a R$35 million offshore fund transfer from former Banco Master controller Daniel Vorcaro.
Federal Police Tie Bolsonaro Sons to Financial Investigation in R$7 Billion Banking Scandal
New reports from the Federal Police and Public Prosecutor's Office allege a direct link between the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a major banking fraud case.
Unsealed Police Reports Detail Central Bank Supervisors' Role in Daniel Vorcaro Corruption Scheme
Federal Police reports unsealed by the Supreme Court reveal that high-ranking Central Bank supervisors acted as 'informal consultants' for the ex-banker at the heart of the Banco Master scandal, receiving travel and payments for insider help.
Supreme Court and Central Bank Integrity Rocked by Brazil's Banco Master Corruption Scandal
Federal Police reports exposed an alleged influence-peddling scheme linking failed Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, Central Bank officials, and the family of STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil’s STF President Fachin Intervenes to Quell Judicial Crisis and Remove Alexandre de Moraes from Key Inquiry
Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin took decisive action to stabilize the STF amid an unprecedented judicial crisis, removing Justice Alexandre de Moraes as rapporteur for the controversial "Fake News" inquiry and stabilizing the Federal Police command.
Lula Demands 'Complete Disclosure' in Banco Master Case as STF Crisis Deepens
President Lula called for the full lifting of secrecy in the investigation of Brazil's largest financial crime amid an institutional crisis at the Supreme Court.
Brazil’s Business Elite Backs STF President Fachin Amid High Court’s Institutional Crisis
A group of 45 top Brazilian business leaders and jurists voiced support for the Supreme Court President's recent moves to restore order amid the worst judicial crisis in years.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Escalates as Chief Justice Edson Fachin Strips Moraes of ‘Fake News’ Inquiry
An unprecedented institutional clash in Brazil’s Supreme Court has sidelined the political agenda, centered on the controversial Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil’s Federal Police Summon Central Bank Leaders, BTG Founder in Financial Fraud Probe
Current and former Central Bank Presidents summoned as witnesses in a widening regulatory capture investigation.
Lula’s Energy Minister Cited in Failed Plea Deal Over R$20 Million Campaign Fund Allegation
A key minister in the Lula administration, Alexandre Silveira, was cited in a rejected plea deal by ex-Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro for R$20 million in illegal funds.
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.
Haddad Escalates Brazil Corruption Narrative, Accusing Bolsonaro Ally of Shielding Jailed Banker Over R$41 Billion Financial Scandal
São Paulo candidate Fernando Haddad linked Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to the massive Banco Master financial scandal and its jailed former owner.
Brazil today: Supreme Court feud and gang defiance shake 2026 race
A widening Supreme Court feud over the Banco Master scandal and a presidential candidate defying a gang campaign ban are reshaping Brazil's political landscape.
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.
Brazil Banco Master Scandal Reshapes 2026 Race and Court Reform
Leaked texts between a jailed banker and Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel conservative impeachment demands and force President Lula to propose judicial reform.