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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF tries to get out of a tight spot

Under pressure from the Master bank scandal, Brazil's STF is pushing forward with agendas that might improve its public image.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones judgment on pay supplements for public servants until the end of March

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones the judgment on 'perks' in public salaries to March 25; suspension in effect continues

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding additional payments known as 'perks' in public salaries to March 25, while a suspension of these payments remains in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Shooting at the home of fashion designer Mayank Chawla in Gurugram, STF arrests three shooters

Three shooters involved in the shooting incident at fashion designer Mayank Chawla's home in Gurugram have been arrested by the STF.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on salary supplements for public servants

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

Feb 26 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's administration asks the STF for more time to deliver the plan to restore the researchers' framework

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in São Paulo has missed a deadline set by the Supreme Federal Court to present a plan for restoring environmental researchers and is now seeking an extension.

Feb 26 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what 'penduricalhos' are and what is at stake in the STF trial

The recent suspension of 'penduricalhos' by Brazilian Supreme Court ministers has reignited debates over constitutional spending ceilings.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Organized Crime summons brothers of Dias Toffoli, from the STF, to testify and approves breaking the secrecy of the family's company

The CPI of Organized Crime in Brazil has summoned the brothers of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli for questioning and approved the breaking of confidentiality regarding their family's business dealings.

Feb 26 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF sentences Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years in prison as mastermind behind the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Supreme Court has sentenced brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to over 76 years in prison for their roles as masterminds in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: Storms in MG expected to intensify this Thursday and the number of dead reaches 47; STF condemns the masterminds of the assassination of Marielle and Anderson Gomes to 76 years in prison

Heavy storms are set to intensify in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where the death toll has risen to 47, while the country's Supreme Court has sentenced those responsible for the assassination of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes to lengthy prison terms.

Feb 26 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entities defend perks at the STF, and lawyer says judge 'barely has a snack'

Representatives of judicial entities defended the payment of extra allowances, claiming that judges are underpaid and that the legal career is unattractive due to complexity and workload.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The STF sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, with additional damages to be paid to their families.

Feb 25 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Supreme Court Validates Law Requiring Technical Reports for Pavement Works in Piracicaba

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that a law requiring technical reports for pavement works in Piracicaba is constitutional, enhancing contract oversight.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family members of Marielle celebrate the conviction of the masterminds by the STF: 'Justice for her is a lifelong task'

Relatives of assassinated councilwoman Marielle Franco celebrated the conviction of the crime's masterminds by Brazil's Supreme Court during an emotional session.

Feb 25 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Herzog Institute takes action in the STF against amnesty for the murder of Rubens Paiva

The Vladimir Herzog Institute has been admitted as amicus curiae in a Supreme Federal Court case regarding the applicability of the Amnesty Law to the case of Rubens Paiva, a former congressman who was disappeared and murdered during the military dictatorship in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flávio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF condemns Brazão brothers for the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes; see what happens next

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has convicted the Brazão brothers for the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, leading to significant legal consequences for the defendants.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming Soon: STF judges the legality of additional payments for civil servants

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF sentences Brazão brothers to 76 years and 3 months in prison for Marielle's murder; see sentences

The Brazilian Supreme Court has sentenced the Brazão brothers to over 76 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: STF acquits ex-delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of murder charges

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court acquitted former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of planning and ordering the murder of ex-councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes but convicted him of corruption and obstruction of justice.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Cármen Lúcia votes and STF has a majority to convict the Brazão brothers as masterminds of the crime

The Brazilian Supreme Court has a majority ruling to convict the Brazão brothers for orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF says that MEC can decide on rules for opening medical courses

The Brazilian Supreme Court has ruled that the Ministry of Education can set regulations for the establishment of medical courses and slots in higher education through public announcements.

Feb 25 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle's Mother Falls Ill on 2nd Day of Trial at the STF

Marinete da Silva, mother of Marielle Franco, fell ill during the second day of the trial regarding the murder of her daughter and driver Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First Group of the STF begins second day of the trial of the Marielle case

The First Group of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has commenced the second day of trial for those accused of instigating the murder of former councilor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges those accused of ordering Marielle's murder; watch live

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is set to announce its verdict in the trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PT calls on STF to annul TJMG decision that acquitted man who claimed relationship with 12-year-old girl

The Workers' Party (PT) has filed a direct action of unconstitutionality with Brazil's Supreme Court to overturn a decision that acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of having a relationship with a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 25 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF to decide on additional payments for civil servants this Wednesday; projects have been stalled in Congress for years

The Brazilian Supreme Court will deliberate on a decision regarding additional payments to civil servants that have been a subject of legal and legislative contention for years.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marielle Case: STF's First Panel Resumes Hearing This Wednesday with Votes from Moraes and Other Ministers

The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) is set to hear votes on the trial regarding the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coup Acts: STF rejects appeals and maintains conviction of former top brass of the DF Military Police

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court upheld the conviction of five former leaders of the Military Police of the Federal District for their roles in a coup attempt.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Economist magazine says that the STF is involved in a 'huge scandal'

The British magazine The Economist claims that Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) is entangled in a significant scandal linked to suspicions surrounding court ministers and banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 25 • 02:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes, from the Supreme Federal Court, decides that the Judiciary and the Public Ministry can only pay 'fringe benefits' if provided for by federal law

Minister Gilmar Mendes ruled that the Judiciary and Public Ministry in Brazil can only authorize fringe benefits if there is a federal law in place.

Feb 25 • 00:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of the Brazão Brothers bets on lack of evidence to counter the PGR's narrative in the STF

The defense strategy of the Brazão brothers focuses on the absence of material evidence as the Supreme Court begins to review their involvement in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 24 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has jurisprudence against extras, but wavering application

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has established a position against additional remuneration for public servants, yet inconsistent applications of this stance have allowed these extra payments to proliferate.

Feb 24 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Day of Trial in the STF Ends with Condemnation Request and Defense Statements

The trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes began in Brazil's Supreme Court, with the prosecution seeking condemnation while the defense pleaded for acquittal.

Feb 24 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lessa's plea bargain becomes the center of debate between prosecution and defense in the Marielle case at the Supreme Court

The validity of ex-PM Ronnie Lessa's plea bargain has taken center stage in the ongoing trial of the Marielle Franco case at Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decisions by Gilmar and Dino block perks; understand STF measures

Recent decisions by Brazilian ministers Gilmar Mendes and Flávio Dino aim to curtail public sector perks that exceed constitutional limits.

Feb 24 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Warner sues STF against decision censoring documentary about religious group Arautos do Evangelho

Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit with Brazil's Supreme Court seeking to overturn a prior ruling that prevents the release of a documentary about the religious group Arautos do Evangelho, citing censorship concerns.

Feb 24 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Participants of meeting on salary additions at the STF defended Congress's role in the discussion

A meeting convened by the President of the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil highlighted the contentious relationship between the judiciary and Congress regarding the regulation of unspecified salary additions.

Feb 24 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has majority to validate São Paulo's adherence to debt refinancing program with the Union

The Brazilian Supreme Court has formed a majority to validate São Paulo's debt refinancing contract with the federal government, ensuring the state saves R$ 1 billion per month.

Feb 24 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the TJ-SP tells colleagues that ministers of the STF recognize 'wage disparity' of judges

The President of the São Paulo Court of Justice stated that Supreme Court ministers acknowledge the salary disparity faced by judges, highlighting ongoing discussions for a consensual remunerative policy.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supreme Court corrects its own capital

The Brazilian Supreme Court's recent actions reflect a gradual erosion of the constitutional principle of impersonality in public administration.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF meets with Congress leaders and discusses transition rule regarding salary bonuses

The President of the STF met with Congress leaders to discuss a transition rule regarding public service salary bonuses ahead of a significant court ruling.

Feb 24 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

G1's MG1 program covers significant news including a building collapse in Ubá, Brazil, and ongoing political developments concerning the STF.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF and Congress decide to draft a transition proposal after meeting about additional payments

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Murder of Councilwoman

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court in Brazil began the trial of those accused of orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle's family demands exemplary punishment and says judgment at STF is a response to democracy

The family of Marielle Franco attends the Supreme Court for the trial of those accused of orchestrating her murder, emphasizing its importance for justice and democracy in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC

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