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Brazilian Prosecutors Question Gonet’s Conduct After PF Report

Brazilian Prosecutors Question Gonet’s Conduct After PF Report

Federal prosecutors reportedly expressed concern over Attorney General Paulo Gonet’s ties to banker Daniel Vorcaro and his rapid efforts to challenge a police report that also cited Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

STF Crisis Spreads Through Brasília as Court Signals Caution

STF Crisis Spreads Through Brasília as Court Signals Caution

PF Report Details Benefits Vorcaro Offered to Supreme Court Justice

PF Report Details Benefits Vorcaro Offered to Supreme Court Justice

Trump Lawyer Calls Moraes-Vorcaro Revelations “Incredible”

Trump Lawyer Calls Moraes-Vorcaro Revelations “Incredible”

PF Report Alleges Banker Sought Moraes’ Help During Banco Master Crisis

PF Report Alleges Banker Sought Moraes’ Help During Banco Master Crisis

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Moraes’ Wife Had Second Contract Worth Up to R$50 Million

Moraes’ Wife Had Second Contract Worth Up to R$50 Million

Yesterday

Mendonça Orders Full Messages in Inquiry Into Vorcaro’s Influence Network

Mendonça Orders Full Messages in Inquiry Into Vorcaro’s Influence Network

Yesterday

Rio Court Declares Bankruptcy of Manguinhos Refinery Group

Rio Court Declares Bankruptcy of Manguinhos Refinery Group

2 days ago

STF Minister Mendonça Lifts BRB Asset Freeze Linked to Master Bank CCBs

STF Minister Mendonça Lifts BRB Asset Freeze Linked to Master Bank CCBs

5 days ago

Vorcaro Seeks Plea Deal with Federal Police After Four-Hour Testimony

Vorcaro Seeks Plea Deal with Federal Police After Four-Hour Testimony

5 days ago

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Approves Bonus of Up to 22.5% for Ministers' Chiefs of Staff

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Approves Bonus of Up to 22.5% for Ministers' Chiefs of Staff

6 days ago

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Resumes Judgment on 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Resumes Judgment on 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

6 days ago

STF Minister Orders Brazil Government to Report on Indigenous Land Invasions in Pará

STF Minister Orders Brazil Government to Report on Indigenous Land Invasions in Pará

Aug 26

Over Half of People Living with HIV Will Be Over 50 by 2040, Lancet Report Projects

Over Half of People Living with HIV Will Be Over 50 by 2040, Lancet Report Projects

Aug 26

São Paulo Police Disciplinary Cases Over Body Camera Misuse Triple in First Half of 2026

São Paulo Police Disciplinary Cases Over Body Camera Misuse Triple in First Half of 2026

Aug 24

Brazilian Supreme Court Justices Signal Possible Partial Veto of Anti‑Gang Law, Call for Congressional Dialogue

Brazilian Supreme Court Justices Signal Possible Partial Veto of Anti‑Gang Law, Call for Congressional Dialogue

Aug 24

Brazil's top justice court chief says event rules won't fix judiciary delays

Brazil's top justice court chief says event rules won't fix judiciary delays

Aug 23

Brazilian Federal Police Investigate Alleged Benefits to Lula’s Son

Brazilian Federal Police Investigate Alleged Benefits to Lula’s Son

Aug 21

Water Companies Seek Court Halt to Mandatory Fluoride in Brazil

Water Companies Seek Court Halt to Mandatory Fluoride in Brazil

Aug 21

Nineteen More Brazilian Municipalities Join Mariana Dam Compensation Deal

Nineteen More Brazilian Municipalities Join Mariana Dam Compensation Deal

Aug 21

TCU Overturns Block on Santos Logistics Contract Linked to Minister's Father-in-Law

TCU Overturns Block on Santos Logistics Contract Linked to Minister's Father-in-Law

Aug 20

Brazil’s Supreme Court Extends Maria da Penha Protections to Non‑Domestic Gender Violence

Brazil’s Supreme Court Extends Maria da Penha Protections to Non‑Domestic Gender Violence

Aug 20

Brazil's Top Court Moves to Indict Ex-Rio Legislature Head Over Alleged Police Leak

Brazil's Top Court Moves to Indict Ex-Rio Legislature Head Over Alleged Police Leak

Aug 19

Brazil's Superior Court Authorizes Seizure of Airline Miles to Settle Debts

Brazil's Superior Court Authorizes Seizure of Airline Miles to Settle Debts

Aug 19

Carmen Lúcia Elected President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court First Chamber

Carmen Lúcia Elected President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court First Chamber

Aug 19

Experts Propose Conduct Rules to Rebuild Trust in Brazil's Supreme Court

Experts Propose Conduct Rules to Rebuild Trust in Brazil's Supreme Court

Aug 18

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Orders Police Search of Journalist's Source

Aug 15

Brazil’s Supreme Court Suspends Review of Gambling Ban After Fux Vote

Brazil’s Supreme Court Suspends Review of Gambling Ban After Fux Vote

Aug 6

Brazilian Groups Back Labor Prosecutor Accused of Misusing Public Funds

Brazilian Groups Back Labor Prosecutor Accused of Misusing Public Funds

Aug 4

STJ Weighs Compulsory Retirement for Justice Accused of Sexual Misconduct

STJ Weighs Compulsory Retirement for Justice Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Aug 4