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Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
President Lula has called for full disclosure in the 'Master Case,' a spiraling financial investigation that now involves the alleged close relationship between a collapsed bank's owner and a powerful Supreme Court Justice.
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 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.
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 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 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 Supreme Court Rejects Land Claim Cut-Off, Creating Long-Term Risk for Agribusiness
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) struck down the 'Marco Temporal' time-limit thesis, dramatically increasing regulatory uncertainty for agribusiness and mining.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court Probe Into Flávio Bolsonaro's Film Financing Rocks Brazil Election Campaign
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, is under Federal Police investigation for alleged corruption in financing his father's biopic.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Justices Set to Vote on Investigating Colleague Alexandre de Moraes
STF President Edson Fachin called an extraordinary session for September 15 to decide on a formal investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
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.
Institutional Crisis at Brazil’s Supreme Court Overshadows Election-Year Legislative Push
Brazil's political agenda was dominated by a deepening institutional crisis at the Supreme Court, while Congress rushed to pass new laws, including a key e-commerce tax exemption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Broad Legal Coalition Demands STF Reform, Citing Corruption and Undermined Public Trust
A manifesto by OAB-SP and 25 entities calls for judicial reform in Brazil, including term limits for Supreme Court Justices.