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Brazilian authorities trace US$1 billion in offshore funds linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro after operator's plea deal

Brazilian authorities trace US$1 billion in offshore funds linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro after operator's plea deal

Carlos Freixo Junior, known as Mineiro and operator of Daniel Vorcaro’s offshore network, struck a plea bargain with Brazil’s federal prosecutors, revealing the movement of around US$1 billion and the return of US$200 million to Brazil since Vorcaro’s arrest.

Business Leaders Mobilize for New Manifesto Demanding STF Code of Conduct

Business Leaders Mobilize for New Manifesto Demanding STF Code of Conduct

Federal Police Delegates Urge Gonet to Recuse in Vorcaro‑Moraes Probe

Federal Police Delegates Urge Gonet to Recuse in Vorcaro‑Moraes Probe

Former Reag Owner Signs Cooperation Deal Focused on Banco Master

Former Reag Owner Signs Cooperation Deal Focused on Banco Master

Brazil Backs Boni Soares for Global Anti-Corruption Network Presidency

Brazil Backs Boni Soares for Global Anti-Corruption Network Presidency

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Sep 3

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Sep 3

PF Report Details Benefits Vorcaro Offered to Supreme Court Justice

PF Report Details Benefits Vorcaro Offered to Supreme Court Justice

Sep 2

Trump Lawyer Calls Moraes-Vorcaro Revelations “Incredible”

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Sep 2

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

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

Sep 1

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

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

Sep 1

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

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

Sep 1

Rio Court Declares Bankruptcy of Manguinhos Refinery Group

Rio Court Declares Bankruptcy of Manguinhos Refinery Group

Aug 31

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

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

Aug 29

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

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

Aug 29

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

Aug 28

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

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

Aug 28

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

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Aug 26

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

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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

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Aug 21

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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

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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