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Photo Links Brazil’s Prosecutor General to Banker Under Financial Investigation
PROPoliticsSep 19

Photo Links Brazil’s Prosecutor General to Banker Under Financial Investigation

A photo found by Federal Police on the phone of an arrested banker shows Brazil's Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet at a private event sponsored by the banker's firm.

STF Minister Blocks Federal Police Search Warrant Against Brazilian Gubernatorial Candidate ACM Neto
PROPoliticsSep 17

STF Minister Blocks Federal Police Search Warrant Against Brazilian Gubernatorial Candidate ACM Neto

Supreme Federal Tribunal Minister Kassio Nunes Marques blocked a search warrant request against Bahia gubernatorial candidate ACM Neto in an R$80 million corruption probe.

Lula Calls for Full Disclosure in ‘Master Bank Case’ Amid Supreme Court Corruption Crisis
PROPoliticsSep 14

Lula Calls for Full Disclosure in ‘Master Bank Case’ Amid Supreme Court Corruption Crisis

Brazil's President Lula da Silva demanded the unsealing of all records in the alleged 'biggest financial crime in Brazil’s history,' escalating a crisis involving the Supreme Federal Court's top justices.

Federal Deputy Targeted by Police for Alleged Influence Peddling, Highlighting Judicial Corruption Fears
PROPoliticsSep 14

Federal Deputy Targeted by Police for Alleged Influence Peddling, Highlighting Judicial Corruption Fears

A Federal Police operation targeted Cezinha de Madureira, a close ally of an STF Minister, over allegations of charging high fees to influence judicial outcomes, confirming a direct link to the Master financial scandal.

Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
PoliticsSep 12

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.

Supreme Court Probe Into Flávio Bolsonaro's Film Financing Rocks Brazil Election Campaign
PoliticsSep 11

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 Federal Police Target Bolsonaro Ally Mario Frias Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds for Political Film
PoliticsSep 10

Brazil Federal Police Target Bolsonaro Ally Mario Frias Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds for Political Film

Federal Deputy Mario Frias, a key ally of Jair Bolsonaro, is a target in a probe over diverting public funds to a pro-Bolsonaro biopic.

Haddad Escalates Brazil Corruption Narrative, Accusing Bolsonaro Ally of Shielding Jailed Banker Over R$41 Billion Financial Scandal
PoliticsSep 08

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 Election: Corruption and Democracy Top Voter Concerns in Poll
PoliticsSep 06

Brazil Election: Corruption and Democracy Top Voter Concerns in Poll

A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian voters prioritize clean records and democratic commitment over political feuds involving the Supreme Court.

Plea Bargain Exposes R$150 Million Bank Funds Link to Pro-Bolsonaro Film and Lawmaker’s Aide
PROPoliticsSep 03

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.

Federal Police Probe Links More BRB Directors to Massive Banco Master Scandal
PROPoliticsAug 21

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.

Lula’s Son Investigation Faces Jurisdiction Battle Between PGR and Brazil’s Supreme Court
PROPoliticsAug 20

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.

JBS Tycoon Joesley Batista’s Diplomatic Role Signals Enduring Brazil Corporate-Political Nexus
PROPoliticsAug 10

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.