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Brazil Supreme Court Moves to Impose Binding Fiscal Discipline on All Government Spending
The STF has begun processing a 'Súmula Vinculante' that would force all federal, state, and municipal laws creating expenses or tax benefits to include a fiscal impact analysis and compensatory measures.
Supreme Court Upholds Lula’s Pre-Election Welfare Hike, Intensifying Fiscal Debate
Justice Gilmar Mendes validated a 15% increase to the Bolsa Família welfare program, reviving market concerns over Brazil’s fiscal integrity ahead of elections.
STF Minister Gilmar Mendes Validates 15% Bolsa Família Boost Weeks Before Brazil Election
Supreme Federal Court Minister Gilmar Mendes ruled that the 15.04% adjustment to the Bolsa Família welfare program does not violate electoral law.
Gilmar Mendes Accuses Fellow Justice of 'Secret Pact' in Federal Police Chief's Removal, Deepening STF Crisis
Brazil's Supreme Court is mired in crisis after Justice Gilmar Mendes accused the Second Panel president, Luiz Fux, of a 'prior understanding' to hastily uphold the removal of Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues.
STF Justice Gilmar Mendes Proposes Ban on Police and Military Aides in Court Cabinets
Brazil's Supreme Court could ban police and military staff from justice's advisory roles after judicial-political crisis.
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.
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.
Brazil Supreme Court Moves to Block Local ‘Bomb Bills’ on Fiscal Grounds
Brazil's STF is moving to formalize a rule that will block state and municipal laws that create expenses without funding.