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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL articulates neutral request to establish CPI on BRB and Master in Legislative Chamber

The PL party is working towards a neutral request for a Congressional Investigation (CPI) in Brasília to unite support from both left and right factions amidst ongoing political turmoil.

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

CPI of Organized Crime schedules testimony of Vorcaro's ex-fiancée for next Wednesday (25th)

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Commission (CPI) in Brazil has scheduled the testimony of model and influencer Martha Graeff, the ex-fiancée of Daniel Vorcaro, for next Wednesday in connection to ongoing investigations.

Mar 20 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of INSS approves invitations for testimonies from Campos Neto and Galípolo

The CPI of INSS has approved requests to hear testimonies from the current president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, and former president Roberto Campos Neto regarding concerns over irregularities in loans to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 19 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar criticizes CPI and suspends the breach of secrecy of an investment fund linked to Toffoli

Minister Gilmar Mendes suspended the breach of secrecy of the Arleen fund approved by the CPI, citing a lack of proper discussion on the issue.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of the Arleen fund approved by the Organized Crime CPI

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court annulled the confidentiality breach of the Arleen fund, stating that such breaches should be individualized and not approved en masse.

Mar 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI Report on INSS Should Focus on Retirement Crimes, Without Indicting Lulinha

The Congressional CPI report on INSS fraud is set to highlight alleged crimes related to retirement scams and is expected not to indict Lulinha, the son of President Lula.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre denies agreement on the Master CPI and calls the president of the PL a 'mythomaniac'

Davi Alcolumbre rebuts claims made by PL President Valdemar Costa Neto regarding a proposed agreement tied to the Master CPI.

Mar 19 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha Bullfighting in Madrid

The article discusses the CPI of INSS investigating a shell company linked to Lula's son, Lulinha, while humorously referencing the lack of consistent journalism in the current climate.

Mar 19 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Organized Crime CPI approves breaking the bank secrecy of a fund linked to Toffoli

The Brazilian Senate's Organized Crime Commission has approved the breach of bank and tax secrecy for the Arleen investment fund, connected to a complex web of fraudulent financial activities linked to Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli.

Mar 19 • 00:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Esh Capital manager claims Tanure was one of the true owners of Master

Vladimir Timerman from Esh Capital testified that Nelson Tanure was one of the real owners of Banco Master, depicting Daniel Vorcaro as a mere front for the actual ownership.

Mar 18 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the INSS CPI calls for investigation into Lulinha's company in Spain

Senator Carlos Viana demands clarification on a company opened by Lulinha, son of President Lula, in Spain amidst an ongoing investigation into improper INSS benefit deductions.

Mar 18 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's ex denies having assets linked to the businessman; CPIs approve summons for testimony

Martha Graeff denies having any assets related to her previous relationship with businessman Daniel Vorcaro, as parliamentary inquiries approve her summons for testimony.

Mar 18 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Organized Crime approves summons of Vorcaro's ex-fiancée and rejects to hear Valdemar

The Brazilian Senate's CPI on organized crime has approved the summons of Martha Graeff, the ex-fiancée of banker Daniel Vorcaro, while rejecting the suggestion to summon Valdemar da Costa Neto, the president of the Liberal Party.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Organized Crime approves summons of Vorcaro's ex-fiancée and rejects hearing Valdemar

The Brazilian Senate's CPI on organized crime approved the summons of entrepreneur Martha Graeff while rejecting the request to hear Valdemar da Costa Neto.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Organized Crime approves summons for Vorcaro's ex-fiancée, Martha Graeff

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Commission (CPI) has summoned Martha Graeff, the ex-fiancée of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, amidst ongoing investigations into loan irregularities.

Mar 18 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'In any serious country, Alexandre de Moraes would be removed from office,' says president of the CPI of the INSS

'In any serious country, Alexandre de Moraes would be removed from office,' claims Senator Carlos Viana in an interview regarding the ongoing investigation into the minister's actions.

Mar 17 • 03:31 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI finds contact of Flávio Bolsonaro and Nikolas in Vorcaro's cellphone

The INSS CPI has uncovered contacts in former banker Daniel Vorcaro's cellphone, including Flávio Bolsonaro and Nikolas Ferreira, both denying any wrongdoing or direct contact with Vorcaro.

Mar 16 • 20:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPI on the robotics kit: witness says she had a memory lapse in contradictory testimony and former secretary misses meeting

A witness in a parliamentary inquiry regarding the acquisition of robotics kits for Limeira's educational network reported a memory lapse that led to contradictory testimony.

Mar 16 • 16:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Great data on inflation in Poland. Several year lows shattered

Inflation in Poland has reached several year lows, with a decrease in both CPI and core inflation rates as of early 2026.

Mar 16 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CPM to contest 86 seats in Kerala elections, CM Pinarayi Vijayan to contest from Dharmadom seat

The CPM has announced it will contest 86 of the 140 seats in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, with CM Pinarayi Vijayan standing for re-election in the Dharmadom constituency.

Mar 15 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand how the owner of Banco Master profited over R$ 440 million in suspicious operations with Reag funds

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, allegedly profited over R$ 440 million through suspicious transactions involving Reag Investimentos funds.

Mar 15 • 00:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL ignores CPI request for Master already presented and complicates investigation in the DF Chamber

The PL party has complicated the initiation of investigations into fraud involving the Master Bank by proposing a new CPI request that lacks sufficient support.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In 24 hours, Vorcaro bought fund shares for R$ 2.5 million and sold for R$ 294.5 million

Ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro made a staggering profit by buying and selling investment fund shares in a mere 24 hours, raising questions about the legitimacy of the transaction.

Mar 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT wants External Commission to oversee fuel prices and does not rule out CPI

Leaders of the Workers' Party in Brazil are advocating for measures to oversee fuel prices amidst discussions stemming from the Middle East conflict and are considering the re-nationalization of BR Distribuidora.

Mar 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unstoppable Inflation: An Economist Reveals Why the CPI Has Stagnated Near 3% and What is Missing in Milei's Plan

Economist Miguel Kiguel explains the stagnation of Argentina's inflation rate close to 3% and critiques the government's economic strategies under President Javier Milei.

Mar 13 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary from JN: war in the Middle East forces Brazilian government to eliminate diesel taxes; Zanin denies request to compel Congress to install CPI on Banco Master

The Brazilian government responded to the Middle East conflict by eliminating diesel taxes and imposing taxes on oil exports, amidst escalating tensions following comments from Iranian leaders.

Mar 13 • 01:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cristiano Zanin, from the Supreme Court, denies request to compel the Chamber to install the CPI of Banco Master

Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin denied a request to force the Chamber of Deputies to establish a CPI investigating Banco Master.

Mar 13 • 00:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The basket used to measure indigence increased more than the CPI in February

The basic food basket in Argentina rose by 3.2% in February, surpassing the inflation rate of 2.9%.

Mar 12 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Daily summary #1897: New Supreme Leader of Iran announces attack on US military bases and insists the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed; Zanin rejects Rollemberg's action regarding CPI of Banco Master and returns decision to the Chamber

The new Supreme Leader of Iran announces intentions to attack US military bases and emphasizes the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while domestic politics in Brazil see Zanin rejecting an action against CPI of Banco Master.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zanin rejects request for immediate installation of the CPI of Banco Master

The Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin rejected a request for the immediate installation of a parliamentary inquiry into Banco Master.

Mar 12 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zanin denies request for STF to compel Congress to install CPI on the Master case

Minister Cristiano Zanin of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has denied a request from lawmakers to compel the Chamber of Deputies to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate alleged fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of INSS approves the summons of Vorcaro's ex-girlfriend and brother-in-law

A parliamentary commission in Brazil announced the summons of Martha Graeff, ex-fiancée of banker Daniel Vorcaro, along with others, in connection to an investigation into frauds at the INSS.

Mar 12 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zanin rejects Rollemberg's action regarding the Master Bank CPI and returns the decision to the Chamber

Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin rejected a request by Deputy Rodrigo Rollemberg for the establishment of a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate Master Bank, citing procedural defects and indicating the matter should be resolved within the legislative branch.

Mar 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February Inflation: What Was the Accumulated CPI and What Do Consultants Project for This Year

The article discusses February 2026 inflation data and projections from consulting firms regarding consumer sentiment and economic trends in Argentina.

Mar 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro declared income of R$ 570 million in 2024 and received tax refund

Daniel Vorcaro reported an income of R$ 570 million for the year 2024 and received a tax refund of approximately R$ 28,000, as presented to a parliamentary commission in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Some words about CPIs

The article discusses the significance of Parliamentary Inquiry Commissions (CPIs) in Brazil as a tool for investigating public interest violations.

Mar 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily recap from JN: Dias Toffoli declares himself questionable to judge the request for the installation of the CPI of Master; Iran announces it will not participate in the World Cup

Dias Toffoli has declared himself questionable in the case related to the formation of the CPI of Master, while Iran announced its withdrawal from the World Cup amid protests against American actions.

Mar 12 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dias Toffoli declares himself suspicious to judge the request for installation of the CPI of Banco Master; the case reporter will be Cristiano Zanin

Supreme Minister Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspicious in the case regarding the installation of the CPI for Banco Master after his prior involvement with the case.

Mar 12 • 00:16 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

Master and Reag paid R$ 3.6 million to ACM Neto's company, according to Coaf

ACM Neto, former mayor of Salvador, is involved in financial transactions totaling R$ 3.6 million with entities suspected of organized crime, as revealed by Brazilian financial intelligence.

Mar 11 • 23:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Toffoli declares himself suspect, Zanin takes over the report on the request for the installation of the CPI of Master in the Chamber

Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin has taken over the report for a request to establish a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into alleged frauds at Banco Master, following Justice Dias Toffoli's declaration of suspicion regarding his involvement.

Mar 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli declares himself suspect to judge the request for CPI of Banco Master

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspect to judge the request for the creation of the CPI of Banco Master due to personal reasons.

Mar 11 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli declares himself suspicious to analyze request for the installation of the CPI of Master in the Chamber

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspicious to oversee a request for the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into financial irregularities at Banco Master.

Mar 11 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Representative requests the opening of a CPI on Feminicide in Alesp

A state representative in São Paulo, Ediane Maria, has proposed the establishment of a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate the rise in feminicide cases in the state.

Mar 11 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli drawn as rapporteur of the request for Congress to install a CPI on Banco Master and BRB

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has been assigned as the rapporteur for a congressional request to investigate financial fraud allegations involving Banco Master and BRB.

Mar 11 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli takes over the reporting of the request for the Chamber to install a CPI for Banco Master

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has been appointed to lead an inquiry regarding a request for the installation of a Congressional Investigation Commission into alleged frauds by Banco Master.

Mar 11 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI approves breaking of confidentiality of Vorcaro's brother-in-law and summons dismissed BC servers

The Brazilian Senate's CPI approved the summons of dismissed Central Bank employees and the breaking of confidentiality for Fabiano Zettel, linked to a financial fraud investigation.

Mar 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mansur, former owner of Reag, says that management was not a front and was penalized for being independent

João Carlos Mansur, former owner of the Reag management company under investigation, asserts that the company was legitimate and penalized for its independence during a Senate inquiry.

Mar 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

US Consumer Price Index in February rises 2.4% year-on-year, unchanged from the previous month

In February, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) matched market expectations with a year-on-year rise of 2.4%, remaining steady from the previous month.

Mar 11 • 12:54 UTC

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