'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.
Justice grants injunction that prevents the use of public land as collateral for BRB loans
A Brazilian court has prohibited the use of public land as collateral for loans taken by the Bank of Brasília following a recent government bill allowing such actions.
DF Chamber has already shelved seven impeachment requests against Ibaneis in 2026; two are still pending
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has shelved seven of the nine impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, while two remain under review.
Ibaneis says that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in the BRB rescue package has no springs
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District argues that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in a financial rescue package for the Bank of Brasília does not contain springs, contrary to expert claims.
Ibaneis only signed a capitalization commitment for BRB after being warned that he could have his assets blocked
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, signed a capitalization commitment for BRB only after being warned of potential personal asset blocking due to financial instability in 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.
Ibaneis Rocha: Opposition files another impeachment request for the governor of the Federal District in the Legislative Chamber
The opposition to Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District has filed a new impeachment request citing multiple charges related to fiscal mismanagement and the alleged misuse of public funds.
Master case and Bolsonaro’s root slate isolate Ibaneis in the DF, allies cite plan B for election
The Master case has isolated Governor Ibaneis Rocha, who is losing support for his Senate campaign in the Federal District due to a corruption scandal.
Ibaneis’ office says it received only R$ 4 million of the R$ 38 million in fees sold to Reag in 2024
The law firm of Brasilia's governor, Ibaneis Rocha, reports receiving only R$ 4 million out of R$ 38 million owed in legal fees from a contract with Reag Investimentos.
PSB requests the removal of Ibaneis by the STF due to contract with fund linked to Master
The PSB party has requested the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil to remove Governor Ibaneis Rocha over alleged serious misconduct involving a law firm's financial dealings.
Ibaneis sanctions rescue plan for BRB after losses with Master
Governor Ibaneis Rocha sanctioned a rescue plan for the Bank of Brasília (BRB) following losses incurred from fraudulent assets of Banco Master.
Ibaneis sanctions law that authorizes the use of nine public properties to save BRB
Governor Ibaneis Rocha has sanctioned a law allowing the use of nine public properties to secure funding for the Bank of Brasília (BRB) amidst financial turmoil.
Bolsonaro's PL Breaks with Ibaneis and Proposes CPI on Master in the DF Chamber
The PL party has severed ties with Governor Ibaneis Rocha and proposed a parliamentary inquiry to investigate fraud related to Banco Master in the Federal District.
Ibaneis' office negotiated credits with Reag fund, investigated in the Master case; opposition demands investigation
The private law office of District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha signed a significant contract with the Reag Investments fund, which is under investigation related to dubious operations with Banco Master.
Ibaneis is expected to sanction the rescue project for BRB this week; understand the next steps
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, is expected to sanction a law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial measures.
Days before BC blocks Master purchase by BRB, Vorcaro said he was 'with the governor' coordinating 'war strategy'
Banker Daniel Vorcaro revealed plans of strategic meetings with the governor of the Federal District just days before the Central Bank rejected a significant acquisition involving his bank.
Vorcaro says he met with Ibaneis the week before BC vetoed Master’s purchase by BRB
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, claims to have met with DF Governor Ibaneis Rocha to strategize on the negotiation for the BRB's acquisition of Banco Master, contradicting Rocha's previous statements on the matter.
Ibaneis dismisses appointees of base deputies who voted against the aid bill for BRB: 'Necessary actions were taken'
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, dismissed appointees from government-affiliated deputies who opposed a bill authorizing the transfer of public properties to the Bank of Brasília.
Deputy from Ibaneis' base wants more information and says there is no consensus to approve project to 'save' BRB
A deputy allied with Governor Ibaneis Rocha has expressed a need for more information and indicated a lack of consensus regarding a proposed law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial implications.
Ibaneis is begging for help to save BRB
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the MDB party is seeking assistance from President Lula's government to address the public bank BRB's involvement in a fraud scandal, amidst political hesitation regarding the bank's financial troubles.
Ibaneis sanctions laws that suspend deadlines for public competitions until 2027 in the DF; understand
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, has enacted laws extending the validity period of public competitions under financial and election-related constraints.
Ibaneis faces resistance even from allies to approve aid to BRB
Governor Ibaneis Rocha encounters unprecedented resistance from both opposition and allied deputies in efforts to secure financial assistance for the Bank of Brasília.
Legislative Chamber of the Federal District archives another impeachment request against Ibaneis Rocha
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has archived three impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha following recommendations from the Attorney General.
Ibaneis says new testimony from former president of BRB does not affect candidacy
The former president of BRB, Paulo Henrique Costa, has requested to give new testimony to the Federal Police, but this has not shaken the candidacy of the Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha.
Ibaneis will step away from the position of governor in March; understand
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District announced he will temporarily leave his position on March 28 to comply with electoral regulations ahead of the elections.
Legislative Chamber of the DF archives one of the impeachment requests against Ibaneis Rocha
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has archived one of the impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, citing a lack of formal elements and just cause for proceeding.
DF Senators Call Ibaneis 'Advertising Boy' of Master Case and Request Him to Speak to Committee
Three senators from the Federal District have requested Governor Ibaneis Rocha to testify before a legislative committee regarding the Master Bank scandal.
Ibaneis says he 'never promised' to deliver 5 hospitals during his term; g1 showed promises made since 2022
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District claims he never committed to delivering five hospitals during his term, despite previous statements indicating otherwise.
Ibaneis fails to gather allied base to discuss BRB
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, canceled a planned dinner with local deputies over concerns that the meeting would lack sufficient attendance amid a banking scandal.
None of the five hospitals promised by Ibaneis in 2022 will be built by the end of his term, admits secretary
The Health Secretary of the Federal District has confirmed that none of the five hospitals promised by Governor Ibaneis Rocha will be constructed during his term.
DF Chamber: Ibaneis' base wants to prioritize 'strategic agendas'; opposition is expected to insist on CPI, Master case, and impeachment
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District is set to resume work, with Governor Ibaneis Rocha's administration prioritizing strategic projects while the opposition pushes for an impeachment process and investigations.
Ibaneis tries to distance himself from Master and assigns responsibility to former president of BRB
District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha has been distancing himself from the Master Bank issue, attributing responsibility to former BRB president Paulo Henrique Costa, who is under investigation by federal authorities for dealings with the bank.
BRB x Master: opposition files new impeachment request against Ibaneis Rocha in the DF
A new impeachment request against Federal District Governor Ibaneis Rocha has been filed, alleging misconduct during negotiations with Bank Master.
Ibaneis fails to attend the Organized Crime CPI in the Senate and says he will not attend the opening of the legislative year at CLDF
The governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, skipped a meeting of the Organized Crime CPI in the Senate, resulting in the cancellation of the session, and indicated he would not attend the legislative year opening at CLDF.