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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government supporters ask Alcolumbre to annul the vote of the CPMI of the INSS; find out what may happen

Government supporters in Brazil have requested that the President of the National Congress invalidate the vote of a mixed commission investigating the INSS, following a controversial session marked by chaos and allegations of voting fraud.

Feb 27 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Opposition cites precedents to pressure Alcolumbre to extend CPMI of the INSS without a Congressional session

Opposition deputies and senators are trying to pressure the Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to extend the work of the CPMI of the INSS amid concerns over his reluctance to do so without a Congressional session.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPMI shows that 'agreement' to shield Lula's government and Bolsonaro's family has collapsed and that the 2026 election has already begun

The tacit 'shielding agreement' between Lula's government and the Bolsonaro family has collapsed, with the INSS CPMI investigation becoming the focal point for the upcoming 2026 elections.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a tumultuous session, the CPI of INSS approves the breaking of confidentiality of President Lula's son

The Brazilian Congressional Investigation Commission (CPI) approved the breach of confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva during a heated session.

Feb 27 • 01:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Opposition relies on breaking the secrecy of Lula's son to extend CPMI

The opposition in the CPMI of INSS sees the breaking of banking secrecy of Fábio Luis, son of President Lula, as a means to force an extension of the commission's investigation.

Feb 27 • 00:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: The number of dead rises in Minas; CPMI of INSS approves bank secrecy breaking of Lula's son; police arrest one of the most wanted bookies in the country

The daily news summary covers a rise in fatalities due to storms in Minas Gerais, a congressional inquiry approving the breaking of bank secrecy for Lula's son, and a police arrest of a notorious figure.

Feb 27 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI President says that the Federal Police will only deliver Vorcaro-related data linked to the INSS investigation

The president of the INSS CPI in Brazil announced that the Federal Police will only provide data regarding investigations related to Daniel Vorcaro after cataloging the materials, which is expected to be completed shortly due to the commission's deadline.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Disarray disrupts agreement to cover up Master or INSS cases and politicians clash

An ongoing disarray threatens the political pact intended to suppress investigations into major corruption cases in Brazil, leading to increased tensions and infighting among politicians.

Feb 26 • 23:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without definition from Alcolumbre, the leadership of the CPI of INSS threatens to appeal to the STF to extend it

Senator Carlos Viana announces plans to file a constitutional mandate with Brazil's Supreme Court if Senate President Davi Alcolumbre fails to schedule a meeting on the extension of the CPI of INSS.

Feb 26 • 23:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 of Thursday, February 26

The G1 report highlights various significant events in Brazil from a recent Thursday, including investigations surrounding Lulinha and the ongoing CPI regarding INSS fraud.

Feb 26 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPMI summons Palmeiras president to testify as a witness

The CPMI of INSS has summoned Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras and Crefisa, for testimony regarding the company's role in the payment of new benefits.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article highlights several news events in Brazil, including the investigation into Lulinha regarding INSS frauds and the consequences of recent actions in a CPI session.

Feb 26 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers multiple news reports, including investigations into Lulinha regarding INSS fraud, a physical altercation during a CPI session, and various local events in Juiz de Fora.

Feb 26 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 of Thursday, February 26, 2026

A range of issues are covered in the news report, including investigations into Lulinha, actions by the CPI related to the INSS, local disasters in Juiz de Fora, and a significant impact of a work schedule change on business costs.

Feb 26 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government officials speak of 'clear partiality' from the leadership of the CPMI of INSS in request to annul session

Fourteen government politicians have filed a petition to annul a session of the INSS CPMI that broke the secrecy involving Lulinha, the son of President Lula.

Feb 26 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Difficult Pizzas in Congress

Brazil's Congress is progressing with investigations into the Master and INSS cases despite attempts to shield the process.

Feb 26 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 1st Edition this Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various topics discussed in the latest edition of the Acre Journal, including investigations into fraud at the INSS and political controversies.

Feb 26 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS wants to focus investigations on Lulinha's breach of confidentiality; see what stage the committee is in

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of the INSS is focusing on investigations involving breaches of financial confidentiality concerning Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha's secrecy breach mobilizes PT task force in CPMI of INSS

The approval to break the confidentiality of President Lula's son, Lulinha, at the CPMI of the INSS led to turmoil among Congress members, with supporters of the government seeking to annul the session.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Voting followed the rules,' says CPI president about the breaking of the confidentiality of Lula's son

The president of the CPI investigating INSS, Carlos Viana, defended the committee's decision to summon one of President Lula's sons, asserting that the voting process adhered to parliamentary regulations despite government claims.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1877: INSS CPI approves breaking the confidentiality of Lula's son; Adilsinho, the most wanted gambling operator in Rio, is arrested; What kept the jacket buried with Dinho, of Mamonas, intact for 30 years?

The daily summary reports significant events in Brazil including the approval of breaking the banking confidentiality of Lula's son, the arrest of a notorious gambling figure, and the discovery of an intact jacket from a deceased musician.

Feb 26 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Videos reveal the moment parliamentarians clashed during the CPI of the INSS.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A video report highlights several significant events in Brazil including a brawl among parliament members at the INSS CPI, the arrest of a wanted criminal, declining high school enrollment, a music festival announcement, and a tragic discovery of a police officer and his lawyer wife found dead.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ1 of Thursday, February 26, 2026

Videos show the moment when parliamentarians fight during the CPI of INSS.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI approves the breaking of bank secrecy of Lulinha amid bickering

Brazil's INSS parliamentary inquiry committee approved the release of financial and tax records of Fábio Luís, son of President Lula, sparking heated confrontations among lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 15:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI has pushing and shouting between parliamentarians after break of confidentiality of Lulinha

A mixed CPI session regarding the INSS witnessed heated arguments and physical altercations among parliamentarians after the approval to break the banking and tax secrecy of President Lula's son, Lulinha.

Feb 26 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of CPI denies maneuver for approval of confidentiality breach of Lulinha; government officials question

The President of the INSS CPI, Senator Carlos Viana, denied any procedural manipulation to approve the breach of bank and tax confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, as protests erupted from government members during the session.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, Lulinha, who had his bank secrecy approved for the CPI of the INSS

Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, is the eldest son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and has come under scrutiny following the approval of a bank secrecy breach in a parliamentary inquiry regarding alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 26 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI approves the breaking of banking secrecy for Lula's son; session marked by confusion

The INSS CPI approved measures to break the banking secrecy of President Lula's son, leading to chaos during the session.

Feb 26 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer and 4 intermediaries targeted by the Federal Police operation after report of false exams used in fraud against INSS in PI

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation targeting a lawyer and four intermediaries allegedly involved in a scheme to produce false medical documents for fraudulent INSS benefit claims.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS releases income report for the 2026 Income Tax; see how to consult

The INSS has released income reports for the 2026 Income Tax for retirees, pensioners, and others who received social security benefits last year.

Feb 26 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI hears son of Maurício Camisotti this Thursday

The mixed INSS CPI hears Paulo Camisotti, son of the imprisoned businessman Maurício Camisotti, to investigate alleged fraud involving the family's companies and illegal deductions from retirees.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Studies Paying 13th INSS in April and May; See Calendar

The Brazilian government is considering disbursing the 13th salary for INSS beneficiaries in April and May 2026, impacting approximately 35 million people and injecting nearly R$ 80 billion into the economy.

Feb 25 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 13 suspects who applied scams via cell phone; scheme may have moved over R$ 100 million

A police operation in São Paulo led to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a mobile phone scam estimated to have defrauded over R$ 100 million.

Feb 25 • 01:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro escapes from attending the CPI of the INSS

The article discusses the complications and obstacles faced by Brazil's Legislative branch in investigating corruption scandals related to the social security system due to interference from the Judiciary.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds a drive to advance scheduled consultations in 4 cities in MS

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will conduct a drive this weekend in four cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul to expedite previously scheduled medical assessments.

Feb 24 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: President wants to hear Vorcaro in person and rules out testimony in a closed meeting in São Paulo

The president of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, insists that banker Daniel Vorcaro must appear in person before the commission in Brasília, rejecting proposals for a closed meeting in São Paulo due to legal discrepancies with the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 23 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: Zanin rules that businesswoman can remain silent in session this Monday

The Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin ruled that businesswoman Ingrid Pikinskeni Morais Santos can exercise her right to remain silent during the testimony for the CPMI of INSS.

Feb 23 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice releases R$ 1.4 billion to pay INSS arrears; see who receives

The Brazilian Justice Council has released R$ 1.4 billion to pay overdue benefits to INSS beneficiaries who won their cases against the institute.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS starts payment of February benefits; see calendar

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Brazil has begun payments for the month of February, with a scheduled calendar based on the final digits of beneficiaries' benefit cards.

Feb 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police transfers confidential data from Master to CPMI of INSS

Confidential data concerning Banco Master and its owner Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the CPMI of INSS for investigation into retirement and pension frauds.

Feb 22 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds a mobilization in 14 states to reduce the medical examination queue

The INSS is conducting a mobilization across 14 states to expedite medical examinations for those awaiting benefits due to incapacity.

Feb 21 • 23:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the INSS CPI; decision reverses ruling by former rapporteur, Dias Toffoli

Minister André Mendonça has granted the INSS CPI access to confidential information regarding Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, reversing a previous decision by former rapporteur Dias Toffoli.

Feb 21 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: US Supreme Court overturns part of Trump’s tariff increase, and Trump responds with new tax; Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the CPI of INSS

The US Supreme Court has overturned a significant part of Trump’s tariff policies, prompting Trump to announce a new 10% surcharge.

Feb 21 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça Provides More Transparency to the Master Case

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Vorcaro Will Not Attend the CPMI of INSS Next Monday

Banker Daniel Vorcaro will not appear before a special congressional inquiry into pension fraud in Brazil, sparking concerns among lawmakers about the implications of his absence.

Feb 20 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça orders Alcolumbre to return data from Vorcaro's confidentiality breach to the CPI of the INSS

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has mandated Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to provide the mixed CPI of the INSS and the Federal Police with data concerning the confidentiality breach of banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça returns to CPI data on the breaking of banking secrets from Master and Vorcaro

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the Senate to hand over investigation materials from the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police, which include data from the banking secrecy breaches.

Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC

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