Search
12 results for “Federal Deputy”
Brazil Fires Eduardo Bolsonaro From Federal Police Role for 'Abandonment of Office'
Brazil's Ministry of Justice dismissed former Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro from his permanent Federal Police post, compounding a recent criminal conviction and loss of his legislative seat.
Superior Court of Justice Upholds 50-Year Sentence for Ex-Federal Deputy Flordelis
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice unanimously upheld the 50-year prison sentence against former Federal Deputy Flordelis for the 2019 murder of her husband.
Lula’s Bolsa Família Increase Challenged at Electoral Court Over Pre-Election Timing
A federal deputy challenged President Lula's 15% increase to the Bolsa Família program at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, citing electoral favoritism.
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.
STF Justice Dino Lifts Secrecy on Graft Probe, Alleges Bolsonaro Biopic Funding Link to Federal Deputy Frias and PCC
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino released documents alleging a R$2 million graft scheme involving federal deputy Mário Frias, public funds, and a potential link to the PCC crime faction.
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Lifts Secrecy on Mário Frias Probe, Citing Possible PCC Link
STF Justice Flávio Dino lifted the seal on a corruption probe targeting Bolsonaro ally and federal deputy Mário Frias over alleged diversion of public funds and a possible connection to the PCC organized crime faction.
Brazil Court Authorizes Asset Search for Ex-Bolsonaro Ally Carla Zambelli Over R$86,000 Debt
A Federal Court in Brasília authorized a search for bank accounts and assets belonging to former federal deputy Carla Zambelli to collect on an R$86,000 debt owed to state bank Caixa Econômica Federal.
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.
Record Number of Diverse Candidates Signals Deepening Political Shift in Brazil’s 2026 Election
The 2026 Brazil election sees a historic surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Quilombola candidacies across all parties.
Leaked Audio Ties Prominent Right-Wing Deputy Nikolas Ferreira to Arrested Banker in Brazil Mining Asset Favor
Federal Deputy Nikolas Ferreira is under scrutiny after a leaked audio revealed he asked Daniel Vorcaro, the arrested former Banco Master owner, to unlock a mining asset.
Brazil’s 2026 General Election Sees Over 20,500 Candidates Register for All Offices
Brazil's general election draws 20,506 candidates for President, Congress, and state posts, a significant reduction from 2022.
Record Indigenous Candidacies Signal Rising Clout in Brazil’s Land Rights Battle
Record 192 Indigenous candidates seek office in Brazil's 2026 elections, ramping up pressure on land demarcation and environmental policy.