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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.
Plea Bargain Exposes R$150 Million Bank Funds Link to Pro-Bolsonaro Film and Lawmaker’s Aide
Brazil's corruption probe widens as a plea deal links R$150M in bank funds to a political film and a top deputy.
Banker’s Plea Deal Threatens Lula Government and Scrambles Brazil’s Supreme Court
Revelations about a jailed banker's ties to STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel a political crisis and raise institutional risk.
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.
Brazil Supreme Court Minister Nullifies Billions in Amendments Directed by Party Bosses
STF Minister Flávio Dino struck down budget allocations decided by non-mandated party leaders, curbing a key source of political patronage.
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.
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 Supreme Court Set to Decide Fate of Corrupt Politicians Ahead of Election
The STF will resume its vote on the Clean Slate Law, a ruling that will determine the eligibility of figures like Eduardo Cunha.
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.
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 Supreme Court Judge Revokes Pension of Ex-Police Chief Silvinei Vasques for Election Meddling
STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that former PRF Director-General Silvinei Vasques loses his public pension after his conviction for using the federal police to interfere in the 2022 Brazilian elections.
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.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes High-Stakes Tax Case With R$22 Billion Fiscal Impact
STF is judging if Brazilian companies must pay tax on profits held abroad by foreign subsidiaries, with $4.2 billion at stake.
PGR Seeks to Shift Lula’s Son Influence Peddling Case Out of Supreme Court
Brazil's top prosecutor requested the investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, be moved from the STF to a lower court.
Brazil STF Upholds Voluntary ESG Standards But Allows States to Punish Adherence
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled the Soy Moratorium is constitutional, but affirmed state laws that can penalize companies for using stricter private standards.
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.
STF Poised to Reject Bid to Move Influence Peddling Case Against Lula’s Son
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça is expected to keep the investigation into Brazilian President Lula's son, Lulinha, in the high court.
Haddad and STF Justice Mendes Warn Against Judicial Impeachment Bids, Citing Institutional Risk
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and STF Justice Gilmar Mendes caution politicians against using judicial impeachment threats for political gain.
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’s Top Prosecutor Seeks to Downgrade Lulinha Influence Peddling Probe, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction
PGR asks Supreme Court to move investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva to a lower court, potentially lowering its political profile.
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).
Brazil’s Supreme Court Expands Maria da Penha Law to All Gender-Based Violence
Brazil's highest court unanimously ruled to apply key legal protections against violence regardless of domestic ties.
Brazil Supreme Court Creates Regulatory Conflict for Amazon Soy Moratorium, Upholding State Penalties
STF upholds Amazon Soy Moratorium's constitutionality but validates state laws denying tax breaks to participating companies.
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.
Brazil Supreme Court Blocks Municipalities From Using Property Size to Set Higher Tax Rate
STF ruling on Theme 1.455 restricts Brazilian cities from charging higher IPTU based solely on the physical area of the property.
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.
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 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.
Centrão’s Neutrality in Brazil Election Follows Report of Judicial Pressure Over Bank Scandal
Allegations link the Centrão bloc's decision to withhold support for Flávio Bolsonaro to implied threats of judicial action.