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Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.

Mar 22 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça from the Supreme Court talks about the responsibility of judges: ‘It’s not about being a star’

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça emphasized the essential responsibility of judges during a recent event, advocating for a focus on fairness rather than seeking personal recognition.

Mar 21 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar votes for Vorcaro to remain in prison, but says Mendonça used 'clichés' to justify the measure

Minister Gilmar Mendes has voted to keep former banker Daniel Vorcaro in prison, criticizing his colleague André Mendonça for using superficial arguments to support the decision.

Mar 20 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça rehearses to be the new Moro, but does not lead the PGR, police or Judiciary

André Mendonça, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Court, holds significant authority amid ongoing judicial processes that could influence this year's elections, drawing comparisons to the celebrated former judge Sergio Moro.

Mar 20 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The role of a good judge is not to be a star,' says Mendonça

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court emphasizes that the essence of a good judge is to focus on integrity and discretion rather than seeking the limelight.

Mar 20 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in RJ, Mendonça says the role of a good judge is not to be a 'star', but to take responsibility

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça emphasizes the importance of judges assuming responsibility and making balanced decisions at a legal event in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Analysis: Who will define Vorcaro's plea bargain is the system

The outcome of Daniel Vorcaro's plea deal will depend more on the institutional, legal, and investigative systems than on Vorcaro himself.

Mar 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement; Mendonça denies house arrest and transfers banker to the Federal Police

Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro has signed a confidentiality agreement with the Prosecutor's Office while his request for house arrest has been denied by Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Court.

Mar 19 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the transfer of Daniel Vorcaro to the PF Superintendency in Brasília

Banker Daniel Vorcaro is set to be transferred from the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília to the Federal Police Superintendency following an authorization from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court.

Mar 19 • 21:35 UTC
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National & Local

Mendonça extends the Master case investigation for 60 days after request from the Federal Police

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has extended the investigation into the Master case for an additional 60 days at the request of the Federal Police to allow for further essential investigations.

Mar 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police asks Mendonça for 60 more days to conclude inquiry into Master and BRB

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested a 60-day extension from Minister André Mendonça to complete an inquiry into alleged fraud concerning the attempted purchase of Banco Master by BRB.

Mar 18 • 16:24 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police requests extension of the investigation into the Master case

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an extension from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court to continue investigating the Master case involving Banco Master.

Mar 18 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha tells Mendonça he will return to Brazil to testify and defense no longer sees risk of imprisonment

Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, has informed Minister André Mendonça that he is prepared to return to Brazil to provide testimony regarding alleged irregularities in INSS discounts, with his defense indicating that this should eliminate any risk of imprisonment.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça prohibits the INSS CPI from accessing confidential documents of Vorcaro

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has blocked access to confidential documents related to Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, that were sent to the INSS parliamentary inquiry.

Mar 16 • 23:59 UTC
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National & Local

Mendonça prohibits access to content from Vorcaro's devices in the safe room of the CPMI of the INSS and orders the Federal Police to remove equipment

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has restricted access to materials related to Daniel Vorcaro stored in the safe room of the CPMI of the INSS.

Mar 16 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Master Inquiry will be extended as it is still in the 'initial phase'

The minister leading the investigation into Bank Master's frauds has decided to extend the inquiry for at least 60 days due to its initial status and the volume of evidence yet to be examined.

Mar 16 • 10:37 UTC
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National & Local

Mendonça allows Contag president to attend the CPMI of INSS

Supreme Federal Court Minister André Mendonça has ruled that the president of Contag, Aristides Veras dos Santos, is not obliged to attend a parliamentary inquiry into INSS and may choose to remain silent if he decides to appear.

Mar 15 • 20:43 UTC
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National & Local

After Mendonça's decision, Federal Justice wants to make monitoring of conversations in federal prisons mandatory

The Federal Justice is seeking to mandate electronic monitoring of conversations between inmates and their lawyers in federal prisons following a controversial Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 14 • 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

It is #FAKE that André Mendonça can invoke a law authorizing the CIA to conduct investigations and arrests in Brazil

A false claim has circulated that Brazilian Minister André Mendonça can invoke a US law to grant the CIA power to conduct investigations and arrests in Brazil, which has been debunked as fake news.

Mar 13 • 20:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

By voting to keep Vorcaro in prison, Mendonça says the banker is part of a dangerous armed criminal organization

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça argues that banker Daniel Vorcaro is linked to a threatening armed criminal organization, supporting the decision to keep him in custody.

Mar 13 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça and Fux vote to keep Vorcaro, from Master, in jail

Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux voted to maintain the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master during a virtual session of Brazil's Supreme Court.

Mar 13 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça and Fux vote to maintain Vorcaro's imprisonment; the score is 2-0

Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux voted to uphold the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, as the Supreme Court considers the ongoing legal proceedings against him.

Mar 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OAB asks Mendonça to preserve the confidentiality of attorney-client communications in the Master case

The Brazilian Federal Council of the OAB has requested that Minister André Mendonça preserve the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and clients in the Master case investigations.

Mar 12 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the INSS CPI appeals to Mendonça for the commission to interrogate Vorcaro

The President of the INSS CPI, Carlos Viana, appealed to Minister André Mendonça to allow the questioning of banker Daniel Vorcaro amid concerns over his exemption from attending Congress due to legal protections.

Mar 11 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin sends messages to judges while supporting Mendonça and discussing the STF against the crisis

Supreme Court President Luiz Edson Fachin emphasized the need for judges to maintain a healthy distance from parties involved and is working to address the Banco Master crisis.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça responds to Vorcaro's defense request and allows lawyers and banker to converse without being recorded

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has granted a request from bank executive Daniel Vorcaro's defense, allowing private conversations between him and his attorneys without audio or video recording.

Mar 11 • 01:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça frees Vorcaro's associate from attending the CPI, and the group president calls it interference

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court ruled that banker Augusto Lima is not required to attend the INSS CPI session, which led to the cancellation of the meeting and accusations of interference in parliamentary work.

Mar 11 • 00:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CPMI of INSS: Mendonça makes the testimony of banker Augusto Lima optional, former partner of Vorcaro at Master

Minister André Mendonça ruling that banker Augusto Ferreira Lima's appearance at the CPMI of INSS is optional, allowing him rights such as silence and legal assistance.

Mar 10 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to speak with lawyers without being recorded

Minister André Mendonça has authorized Daniel Vorcaro to communicate with his defense attorneys without the conversations being recorded at the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília.

Mar 10 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin meets with Mendonça to discuss Master case

Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin held an unplanned meeting with Minister André Mendonça to discuss ongoing investigations into fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 10 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendon's decision creates an environment for discussions about a possible plea bargain with Vorcaro

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça's ruling allows Daniel Vorcaro to speak with his lawyers unmonitored, raising speculation about his potential plea deal amid serious criminal accusations.

Mar 10 • 02:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes that visits from Vorcaro's defense are not recorded

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has allowed lawyer visits to bank owner Daniel Vorcaro to proceed without monitoring or recording at the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília.

Mar 10 • 01:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Will Mendonça Preserve Nikolas in Investigation About Vorcaro and Lagoinha?

The article discusses Deputy Nikolas Ferreira's involvement in a campaign for Jair Bolsonaro using a plane linked to Vorcaro and the implications for Minister André Mendonça's decisions regarding investigations that connect the Lagoinha Church to these allegations.

Mar 9 • 23:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In Germany, Mendonça Lives a Week as the Most Powerful Man in Brazil

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça experienced public recognition while dealing with a significant case from overseas during an event in Germany.

Mar 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: Vorcaro Case and Banco Master - Will the System Strike Back or Investigate Itself?

The Vorcaro case raises pivotal questions about whether Brazil's political and judicial systems will investigate their own actions or resort to counterattacks in response to scrutiny.

Mar 7 • 11:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR defends itself against Mendonça's criticism regarding the arrest order for Vorcaro: without 'option to be unconsidered'

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, defended his actions in the investigations of a billion-dollar fraud involving Banco Master, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be treated lightly and responding to criticisms from Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça.

Mar 6 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça opens inquiry to investigate data leak from Vorcaro in possession of the CPMI of the INSS

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has opened an inquiry to investigate a data leak related to banker Daniel Vorcaro following his defense's claims that sensitive information was disclosed after being presented to a congressional committee.

Mar 6 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1888: Police suggest increasing protection for Minister André Mendonça's family; Vorcaro to be transferred to maximum security prison in Brasília; Trump hosts Messi at the White House

The Brazilian police have proposed enhanced protection measures for Minister André Mendonça's family amid ongoing legal cases.

Mar 6 • 12:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police Suggests Expanding Protection Scheme for André Mendonça's Family, Rapporteur of Master and INSS Cases at the STF

The Federal Supreme Court's Judicial Police proposes extending security arrangements to the family of Justice André Mendonça due to his involvement in high-profile cases.

Mar 6 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal do Acre 2nd Edition this Thursday, March 5, 2026

The article discusses a legal decision made by André Mendonça from the Brazilian Supreme Court regarding the risk to a banker's integrity at the request of the Federal Police.

Mar 6 • 02:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's Arrest Upsets PGR and Creates Discrepancy Between Gonet and Mendonça

The arrest order for Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, issued by Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça, has caused discontent within the PGR and a conflict with Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Thursday, March 5, 2026

A decision by STF member André Mendonça following a request by the Federal Police regarding the safety of a banker is reported.

Mar 6 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In messages with then-girlfriend, Vorcaro says that bank business is like the mafia

Supreme Minister André Mendonça orders the transfer of banker Daniel Vorcaro to a maximum security prison amid ongoing investigations into a billion-dollar fraud scheme.

Mar 6 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NSC News from Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by André Mendonça, approved a request from the Federal Police indicating a threat to a banker's integrity after medical reports confirmed his brain death.

Mar 6 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça orders transfer of Vorcaro to federal penitentiary in Brasília

Minister André Mendonça orders the transfer of former banker Daniel Vorcaro to a federal penitentiary following concerns for his safety and attempts to interfere with investigations.

Mar 5 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Thursday, March 5, 2026

The STF's André Mendonça ordered protective measures concerning a banker after the police reported a risk to his safety.

Mar 5 • 23:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the transfer of Daniel Vorcaro to the federal prison in Brasília

Brazil's Supreme Court minister André Mendonça has approved the transfer of banker Daniel Vorcaro to the federal prison in Brasília due to public safety concerns.

Mar 5 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master case is expected to overlap with campaign period, and centrão sees Mendonça as a key piece in the election

Investigations into Banco Master are anticipated to coincide with the electoral campaign, affecting the political landscape ahead of Brazil's general elections.

Mar 5 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça mentions 'high echelons of the Republic' but does not specify; plea deal comes into focus

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça's involvement in a federal police operation raises questions about corruption at high governmental levels in Brazil.

Mar 5 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Second Chamber of the STF is expected to uphold Vorcaro's imprisonment

The Supreme Federal Court's Second Chamber is likely to maintain the imprisonment of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, following a decision by Minister André Mendonça.

Mar 4 • 19:04 UTC

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