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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sale, incorporation into assets, loan guarantee: know what BRB can do with the properties offered by Ibaneis

The government of the Federal District has proposed a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of BrasΓ­lia to improve its financial situation after failed transactions.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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 BrasΓ­lia and likely necessitating federal aid.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB proposes a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for the bank after losses with Master

BRB has proposed a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for its shareholders following losses related to Banco Master.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB calls shareholders to vote on bank capital increase on March 18

The BRB (Bank of BrasΓ­lia) has summoned its shareholders for a special assembly on March 18 to vote on a proposed capital increase, which hinges on the approval of a law project by the local government.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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 BrasΓ­lia Bank (BRB) by transferring public properties.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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 BrasΓ­lia.

Feb 24 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 β€’ 23:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Billion-dollar loan from BRB: see where the 12 properties that the GDF wants to use as 'collateral' are located

The government of the Federal District has proposed offering 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of BrasΓ­lia (BRB).

Feb 23 β€’ 13:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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 BrasΓ­lia.

Feb 21 β€’ 22:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury authorizes BRB to sell loan portfolios guaranteed by the Union

Brazil's National Treasury has allowed the Bank of BrasΓ­lia to sell loan portfolios backed by Union guarantees to improve liquidity amid the organization's financial struggles.

Feb 11 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 21:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:56 UTC

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