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Federal Police Raid Bolsonaro Ally Mário Frias in Probe Over ‘Dark Horse’ Film Financing
Brazil's Federal Police targeted Deputy Mário Frias and others in 'Operação Make Up' investigating the alleged misuse of public funds for a Bolsonaro film.
Lula Demands Full Transparency in ‘Caso Master,’ Citing Electoral Impact of Judicial Leaks
President Lula called for the urgent, full declassification of the 'Caso Master' files amid a political crisis at the Supreme 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.
Ex-Army Commander Confirms Bolsonaro Proposed Coup Post-2022 Election
Former military chiefs' testimony confirms Jair Bolsonaro presented a decree to reverse the 2022 Brazil election results.
Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to Replace Five Supreme Court Justices, Calls Target a 'Rotten Orange'
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalated his fight with the STF, promising to oust Justice Alexandre de Moraes and appoint five new ministers.
Brazil Court Suspends Mining at Sigma Lithium's Flagship Complex
A Brazilian federal court has halted operations at Sigma Lithium's Grota do Cirilo mine following a legal challenge by traditional Quilombola communities.
Brazil Judiciary Conflict Escalates as Senate Candidate Dallagnol Exposes STF Justice Zanin's Private Data
The Paraná Electoral Court ordered a probe after Deltan Dallagnol’s defense published Justice Cristiano Zanin’s confidential financial data.
Scandal of Top Justice’s Alleged Ties to Banker Plunges Brazil Supreme Court into Institutional Crisis
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) faces an unprecedented crisis after revelations of a key justice’s alleged ties to a disgraced banker.
Lula Calls for 'Profound Reforms' of Brazilian Judiciary Amid STF Ethics Crisis
President Lula demanded structural reform of the judiciary as Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces a scandal involving a disgraced banker.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Ronaldo Caiado Proposes Strict STF Reform: Age 60 Minimum, 15-Year Term, Political Quarantine
Presidential hopeful Ronaldo Caiado is proposing a constitutional reform to limit STF justices' power and prevent political entanglement.
Brazil Supreme Court Chief Steps In as Justices War Over Probe Implicating Colleague
An institutional crisis at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court escalates as two powerful justices trade accusations over the 'Master Case' financial probe.
Brazil Supreme Court Faces Institutional Crisis Amid Judge Scandal and Push to Close 'Fake News' Inquiry
High-level corruption claims and public tension among justices threaten the credibility of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court.
Brazil’s STF Grants Insurers R$5.3 Billion Tax Relief on Technical Reserves
The Supreme Federal Court ruled that PIS/Cofins contributions should not be levied on income from the mandatory financial reserves of insurers.
Former Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco Confirmed to Brazil’s Powerful Fiscal Oversight Court
Rodrigo Pacheco, 49, secured a lifetime post on the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), shifting a major political player into the top fiscal oversight body.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Pauses Final Review of Indigenous Land Demarcation Rules
The STF is weighing motions that determine if compensation rules for non-Indigenous occupants will stall land claims.
Brazil STF Suspends Final 'Marco Temporal' Ruling Over Key Disagreement on Land Compensation
Supreme Federal Court pauses judgment on Indigenous Lands appeals, leaving multi-billion dollar compensation framework on hold.
Key Deadline Nears in Brazil’s Tax Overhaul as Federal Revenue Prepares Critical VAT Rate Proposal
Brazil’s tax reform reaches a key point as the Federal Revenue must submit the new federal VAT rate calculation to the TCU.
Lula’s Son Investigation Faces Jurisdiction Battle Between PGR and Brazil’s Supreme Court
Brazil’s top prosecutor seeks to move the influence-peddling probe into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva out of the STF.
Lula’s R$5 Billion Power Subsidy Spares Consumers, But Fiscal Fight With TCU Continues
Brazil's President Lula secured R$5 billion in energy subsidies to cap power bills after a brief judicial block, keeping a federal fiscal dispute alive.
Supreme Court Intervenes in R$6.6 Billion Brazil State Bank Bailout Amid Massive Fraud Scandal
STF Minister Luiz Fux is mediating a rescue plan for state-owned Banco de Brasília (BRB) after its exposure to the Banco Master fraud.
Brazil TCU Reverses Block on R$5 Billion Energy Subsidy
Brazil's Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) quickly lifted a block on a R$5 billion energy subsidy, averting major electricity tariff hikes in an election year.
Presidential Candidate Zema Proposes Major Overhaul of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court
Romeu Zema, a leading candidate, detailed constitutional proposals to sharply reduce the power of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Political Scrutiny, Trade Shocks, and Tax Uncertainty Shape Brazil's Pre-Election Economy
Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts clears Santos Port auction amid policy uncertainty and a major beef trade shock from China.
Brazil’s TCU Clears R$1.06 Billion Santos Port Auction Linked to Minister’s Family, Overruling Own Judge
Brazil’s powerful Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has authorized a controversial R$1.06 billion Santos Port logistics contract.
Brazil’s Dual VAT System Faces Judicial Backlash Over Record-High 28% Rate
Brazil’s landmark tax reform, featuring a 28% estimated dual VAT rate, is immediately threatened by political exemptions and legal challenges at the Supreme Court.
Brazil Supreme Court Upholds ‘Ferrari Law,’ Maintaining Protected Auto Dealership Model
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court upheld the 'Ferrari Law,' validating a 1979 statute that governs automaker-dealership relations.
Brazil Supreme Court Expands Tech Platform Liability Beyond Content in Landmark Ruling
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court reinterpreted the Marco Civil da Internet, holding digital platforms liable for commercial and technical failures.
Brazil Supreme Court Set for Longest Vacancy as Historic Senate Impasse Blocks Judicial Pick
The Supreme Federal Court vacancy has surpassed ten months following the Senate's rejection of President Lula's nominee.
US Sanctions Threat Against Moraes Escalates Brazil Election Risk
The Trump administration is reportedly considering reimposing sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, introducing new geopolitical friction.
Brazil’s Next President to Appoint Four Supreme Court Justices, Reshaping Court for a Decade
The October 2026 general election will determine the ideological balance of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court and the stability of its institutions.