Elections 2026: who should leave positions in the coming days to run for the government of the DF
Three of the five announced candidates for the government of the Federal District must resign from their current positions in order to run for office in the upcoming elections.
DF Government Copies Maluf's 90s Campaign on Construction
The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.
VIDEOS: Good Morning DF of Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The article discusses various highlights, including the arrest of a lieutenant colonel in SP, Iran's response to Israel's actions, government measures on freight regulations, and the resignation of Brazil's Minister of Finance.
DF Justice overturns injunction and restores law that transfers public properties to BRB to save the bank
The Judiciary of the Federal District has reinstated a law allowing the government to transfer public properties to the Bank of Brasília (BRB) following a judicial decision.
GDF appeals to the court to allow the use of public properties to boost the BRB's cash; see arguments
The DF government is appealing a court ruling that blocked the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
'DF has no managerial power': understand the decision that suspended the use of public lands to reinforce BRB's funds
A Brazilian court has ruled against using public lands as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília, asserting that the government lacks managerial authority over the bank.
'I have nothing to do with it,' says Ibaneis Rocha after operation targets leader of government in the DF
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, denies any involvement in an investigation concerning a nearly R$ 50 million lease fraud in the Education Secretariat.
Increase in fuel prices in the DF comes under investigation by the federal government
The federal government of Brazil is investigating a recent increase in fuel prices in the Federal District, attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
After breaking with Ibaneis, PL talks about establishing CPI of Master in the DF Chamber
The PL party has proposed a parliamentary inquiry to investigate operations between Banco Master and Banco de Brasília, following its split from the government of Ibaneis Rocha.
DF Legislative Chamber authorizes government to use public lands as collateral for BRB loan
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law permitting the use of public land as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
Government sets value of properties that DF wants to use as collateral for BRB loan; see list
The Brazilian government has outlined the values of properties to be used as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Banco de Brasília (BRB), totaling approximately R$ 6.4 billion.
Celina Leão says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility
Deputy Governor Celina Leão of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasília will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.
Lidegaard is so strongly against a blue-black government that he considers a coup against DF
Martin Lidegaard's opposition to a blue-black government leads him to contemplate drastic measures against the Danish People's Party (DF).
R$ 1 billion deficit in the DF's treasury complicates assistance to BRB, and help from the Union seems unavoidable
The District Federal government ends 2025 with a R$ 1 billion deficit, complicating the assistance to the Bank of Brasília and likely necessitating federal aid.
District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB
The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.
Guará Fair in DF Has Power Cut Due to R$ 15 Thousand Debt; Neoenergia Says It Gave Prior Notice
The Guará Fair in the Federal District experienced a power cut due to an unpaid debt of R$ 15 thousand, leading to operational disruptions at the venue.
Government project in the DF to strengthen BRB's assets faces resistance; district deputies threaten 'tough game'
District deputies in Brazil signal strong opposition to a government project aimed at strengthening the assets of the Brasília Bank (BRB) by transferring public properties.
DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case
The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.
DF government ignored MP warning while continuing negotiations to purchase Banco Master, documents indicate
The government of the Federal District of Brazil proceeded with plans to acquire Banco Master despite warnings from the Federal Public Ministry about the risks involved in the transaction.
DF Government Limits Credit Operations to R$ 6.6 Billion and Reduces Properties in Project to Assist BRB
The District Federal government has introduced a modified bill to assist the Bank of Brasília, capping credit operations at R$ 6.6 billion and reducing the number of properties involved in the proposal.
BRB needs up to R$ 6.6 billion in loans, says DF government offering lots as collateral
The government of the Federal District announced that the Bank of Brasília (BRB) may require R$ 6.6 billion in loans to cover financial losses and is proposing public properties as collateral for the loan.
Government of the DF will replace the project that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from BRB
The government of the Federal District is set to present a revised bill that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília, excluding certain areas of a natural park from the proposal.
DF suspends public competition deadlines until 2027; understand what happens now
The government of the Federal District of Brazil has suspended the validity of public competition deadlines until 2027, affecting candidates awaiting appointments.
DF Chamber discusses project offering 12 public properties as collateral for BRB loan
The DF Chamber is set to discuss a bill that would allow the government to use 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília.
Ibaneis' government in the DF admitted risks in the purchase of Master and defended the operation without prior audit
The government of Ibaneis Rocha in Brazil acknowledged the risks associated with the acquisition of most of Master bank by BRB but defended that the audit should occur only after the deal's validation.
Environmental protection area and local site in legal impasse are part of DF project to assist BRB
The government of the Federal District of Brazil has proposed a law to use public properties, including an environmental protection area, to help capitalize the Banco de Brasília.
DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case
The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.
BRB Loan: DF Chamber Halts Government's Intent and Will Only Discuss the Text on Tuesday
The DF Chamber plans to only discuss the proposal on Tuesday, halting the government's expectation for a swift vote on the BRB loan agreement.
VIDEOS: Good Morning DF of Monday, February 23, 2026
A summary of key news from Brazil on February 23, 2026, covering government discussions, severe weather, debt relief initiatives, a major court ruling, and health developments.
DF government offers 12 properties as collateral to save BRB in project sent to the Legislative Chamber
The Federal District government in Brazil has proposed using 12 properties as collateral to capitalize the Brasília Bank (BRB) following financial losses associated with the Master Bank.
DF Government wants to offer 12 public properties as collateral for BRB to secure loan
The District Federal government is preparing a bill to use 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Banco de Brasília (BRB).
MP positions itself against payment of up to R$ 1 million in retroactive bonuses to councilors and prosecutors of the Court of Auditors of DF
The Public Ministry of the Federal District opposed the payment of retroactive bonuses to councilors and prosecutors of the Court of Auditors of DF, which was approved just days before the end-of-year recess.
Ex-official who filmed naked colleagues is sentenced to pay amount to the government of DF; understand
A former socio-educational agent in the Federal District was investigated for secretly filming colleagues in a women's bathroom and was sentenced by the Court of Justice.
DF begins to install security cameras in underground passages of the Plano Piloto
The government of the Federal District has started installing security cameras in the underground passages of the Plano Piloto as part of a testing phase to enhance security.
DF's EU leader to the Folketing
EU parliamentarian Anders Vistisen is running for the Folketing as the lead candidate for DF in North Jutland, intending to hold Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accountable for her government's handling of immigration issues.
DF's EU profile wants to be in the Folketing
Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish People's Party and MEP, is running as the party's lead candidate in North Jutland for the upcoming parliamentary elections to hold Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accountable for her government's handling of immigrant issues.