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Brazil STF Minister Flávio Dino Voids Key Political Funding Tool Controlled by Party Bosses
Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino annulled the practice of non-elected party leaders indicating parliamentary amendments, challenging a major source of patronage in Brazilian politics.
New Federal Police Probe Targeting Lula’s Ex-Aide and Son Roils Brazil’s Election Cycle
Federal Police are investigating Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro and Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha) for influence peddling.
Brazil STF Resumes Vote on Clean Slate Law, Fate of Convicted Politicians Hangs in Balance
The Supreme Court is set to rule on an anti-corruption law change that could allow convicted former leaders like Eduardo Cunha to run in elections.
Federal Police Probe Links More BRB Directors to Massive Banco Master Scandal
Federal Police in Brazil have widened their probe into the R$11.5 billion irregular acquisition of credit portfolios by state-owned Banco de Brasília.
Brazil STF Justice Mendonça Orders Federal Police Probe Into Leaks in Lula's Son Case
Justice André Mendonça of the Brazil STF has ordered the Federal Police to investigate leaks in the 'Lulinha' corruption case, escalating institutional tension.
Brazil Federal Police Allege ‘Hidden Society’ in Influence Peddling Probe Against Lula’s Son
The Federal Police investigation against Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, Lulinha, centers on alleged corrupt influence in a medicinal cannabis deal.
STF Minister Mendonça to Retain Lulinha Inquiries, Escalating Judicial Risk for Lula
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça is expected to keep corruption probes against President Lula’s son, Fábio Luís, at the STF.
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 Son, Bolsonaro’s Sons Under Federal Police Investigation in Dual Corruption Probes
Federal Police are investigating Fábio Luís Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, escalating political risk ahead of the election.
UK Court Rejects STF Nullification, Upholds Freeze on Ex-Petrobras Executive’s Assets
A London Crown Court allowed the SFO to use Lava Jato evidence, directly challenging an STF ruling that had nullified its use in Brazil.
STF Justice Dino Removes Maranhão Audit Court President Amid Homicide, Corruption Probe
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino ordered the 180-day removal of the Maranhão State Audit Court President, the Governor's nephew, over a corruption-linked homicide investigation.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Authorizes Influence-Peddling Probe into President Lula’s Eldest Son
Federal Police will investigate Fábio Luís Lula da Silva for alleged influence-peddling and corruption, a political risk for the president.
JBS Tycoon Joesley Batista’s Diplomatic Role Signals Enduring Brazil Corporate-Political Nexus
The demonstrated influence of JBS co-owner Joesley Batista in US-Brazil diplomacy highlights corporate governance and ESG risks for investors.
Federal Police Indicts Ex-Lula Appointee in R$6.3 Billion INSS Fraud Probe
The indictment of former INSS President Alessandro Stefanutto for organized crime and corruption raises significant Brazil governance risk under the Lula administration.
Brazil Federal Police Bust Alagoas Public Works Bribe Scheme
PF and CGU launch Operation Delivery in Murici, Alagoas, seizing assets and cash over local school infrastructure corruption.
Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption
Federal Police launch Operation Delivery in Alagoas, freezing R$1.3M in assets over municipal construction kickbacks, signaling regional governance risks.
Brazil Federal Police Launch Alagoas Corruption Probe
Federal Police launch 'Operation Delivery' in Alagoas, seizing R$1.3M in assets over public works fraud, highlighting governance risks for Brazil investors.