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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are retirees required to file the Income Tax? See how the declaration works

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil may be required to file their 2026 Income Tax declaration, particularly those with taxable income exceeding R$ 35,584.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre is irritated with the leadership of CPMI of INSS and complains about the leak of intimate content of Vorcaro

Brazilian Senate President Davi Alcolumbre expresses frustration over the CPMI's handling of a case involving leaked intimate messages from former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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)
Crime & Justice

Scammer poses as INSS agent and diverts 85-year-old woman's retirement in MG

A 41-year-old man was arrested for fraudulently obtaining an 85-year-old woman's retirement funds by posing as an INSS agent in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The deadline to contest undue INSS discounts ends this Friday (20); see how to do it

Retirees and pensioners of INSS have until this Friday to contest unauthorized association discounts from their benefits and apply for reimbursements.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fraud at INSS: Retirees and pensioners can contest undue discounts until this Friday

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil have until Friday to contest undue discounts linked to fraud at the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government advances 13th salary from INSS to April and May; see calendar

The Brazilian government has announced the early payment of the 13th salary to INSS retirees and pensioners for the months of April and May.

Mar 20 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Advances 13th Payment for Retirees and Pensioners from INSS

The Brazilian federal government has announced that it will advance the 13th salary payment for retirees and pensioners of the INSS, distributing it in two installments.

Mar 20 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI President Asks STF to Identify Who Used Phone Number That Exchanged Messages with Vorcaro

The President of the CPMI of INSS has requested the STF to identify the user of a phone number that exchanged messages with businessman Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 19 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: President says that STF line kept contact with Vorcaro and requests that the court inform who uses the number

The president of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, has requested information from the Supreme Federal Court regarding a phone number linked to the court, which allegedly maintained contact with banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 19 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being the final beneficiary of the INSS scheme negotiates plea deal with the Federal Police

Businessman Maurício Camisotti, arrested since last year for suspected involvement in INSS frauds, is negotiating a plea deal with the Federal Police as part of the ongoing investigation into the fraud scheme.

Mar 19 • 17:34 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS serves homeless people during a campaign in Boa Vista

The INSS is providing services to homeless individuals in Boa Vista, Brazil, as part of a campaign focused on improving access to social rights.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS approves invitations to hear the president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, and Campos Neto

The CPMI of the INSS approved invitations to hear Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo and former president Roberto Campos Neto, as well as a request for data sharing related to a businessman connected to a criminal investigation.

Mar 19 • 14:01 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

President of the CPMI of INSS says that the Federal Police is 'not superior' to the commission and advocates cooperation between bodies

The President of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, emphasized the collaborative role of the Federal Police in supporting the commission's efforts to investigate misappropriations within the INSS.

Mar 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1906: Federal Police investigates if money diverted from the INSS helped pay for travels of Lulinha; Lieutenant Colonel arrested for killing wife in SP claimed to be 'alpha male' in the relationship; Recreational drug use may double stroke risk, studies warn

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating whether funds diverted from the INSS were used to cover travels for Lulinha, while a Lieutenant Colonel faces arrest for allegedly murdering his wife, claiming to embody 'alpha male' traits, and new studies highlight the increased risk of stroke associated with recreational drug use.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates whether money diverted from INSS helped pay for travels of President Lula's son

The Federal Police is investigating potential links between diverted INSS funds and travel expenses for Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, President Lula's son.

Mar 19 • 01:32 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: Federal Police says commission reinserted mobile phone data of Vorcaro collected at the request of the STF

The Federal Police reported that the CPMI of INSS reintroduced data from Daniel Vorcaro's mobile phone, which had been withdrawn as per a Supreme Court order.

Mar 18 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Roberta Luchsinger's lawyer states that the businesswoman has no idea who the 'son of the boy' mentioned in messages is

Lawyer Bruno Salles claims businesswoman Roberta Luchsinger is unaware of the identity of a person referred to as 'the son of the boy' in messages linked to an ongoing investigation.

Mar 18 • 17:48 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

INSS starts payment of March benefits; see calendar

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Brazil begins disbursing payments for March benefits starting from Wednesday, March 25.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After having her request denied by the INSS, Justice grants pension to the daughter of a victim of femicide in RS

A Brazilian court has granted a pension to a 12-year-old girl whose application was initially denied by the National Institute of Social Security following her mother's femicide.

Mar 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha opens a 'shell company' in Spain amid INSS investigations

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, opens a shell company in Spain as investigations into potential fraud involving the INSS begin.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police begins analyzing CPMI material on the breach of confidentiality of Daniel Vorcaro

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an analysis of materials from the INSS CPMI concerning the breach of confidentiality involving Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master.

Mar 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes frees Palmeiras president from attending the INSS CPMI

Gilmar Mendes has authorized Leila Pereira, the president of Palmeiras, to not attend a parliamentary inquiry regarding irregularities in payroll loans.

Mar 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira from MDB is pointed out by the Federal Police as a political organizer of the scheme to divert INSS benefits

The Federal Police launched a new operation against illegal deductions in pensions and retirements from the INSS, implicating federal deputy Gorete Pereira as a key political figure in the scheme.

Mar 18 • 00:30 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)
Crime & Justice

The delay in arresting those involved in the INSS fraud

The article discusses the slow progress of investigations by Brazil's Federal Police into a billion-dollar fraud scheme involving the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), highlighting the resultant risks to society and public resources.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Frauds at INSS: Association Linked to Deputy Sued by Elderly Woman Who Became President Without Knowing

The Federal Police in Brazil initiated an operation against federal deputy Maria Gorete Pereira after uncovering illegal deductions by the National Association of Retirees and Pensioners (Aapen), whose president, Francisca da Silva de Souza, was deceived into her role.

Mar 17 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police seizes cars valued at R$ 2 million and R$ 237 thousand in cash; see list

The Federal Police seized cash and luxury items in an operation targeting a criminal scheme involving irregular deductions from pensions.

Mar 17 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The news segment includes various reports on political activities, health incidents, and societal changes in Brazil.

Mar 17 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ1 from Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article from G1 encompasses a range of topics including political developments, health updates on Jair Bolsonaro, and ongoing issues with the INSS.

Mar 17 • 16:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 Sul de Minas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Federal Police claim that a deputy was a political strategist in a scheme related to the INSS.

Mar 17 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE1 of Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A series of political updates include investigations into a deputy's involvement in a scheme at INSS and various developments regarding international affairs, including protests in Iran and comments from Donald Trump.

Mar 17 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 from Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article covers various news highlights including investigations into a political scheme at INSS, remarks by Trump, protests in Iran, and updates on Brazilian politics.

Mar 17 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deputy Gorete Pereira, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS, denies involvement in illicit practice

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira has denied any involvement in illegal activities following a police operation targeting fraud at Brazil's National Institute of Social Security.

Mar 17 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 of Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article covers various significant events in Brazil, including political controversies and health updates on former President Bolsonaro.

Mar 17 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Frauds at INSS: who is the Ceará lawyer arrested in PF operation linked to federal deputy Gorete Pereira

Ceará lawyer Cecília Rodrigues Mota was arrested during a federal operation investigating unauthorized pension fraud involving Brazil's social security system.

Mar 17 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Frauds in the INSS: Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, and cars in operation on Tuesday; SEE PHOTOS

The Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, jewelry, and expensive cars during Operation Indébito, which is part of an investigation into unauthorized diversions in INSS benefits.

Mar 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF indicates that CE deputy was the 'political organizer' of a fraud scheme at INSS

Federal Deputy Maria Gorete Pereira is accused of being the political organizer behind a massive fraud scheme involving pension benefits in Brazil.

Mar 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

MDB Deputy bought a R$ 4 million apartment and luxury car with INSS funds, says Federal Police

Federal police are investigating Deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) for allegedly purchasing a R$ 4 million apartment and a R$ 400,000 luxury car using funds diverted from the INSS through shell companies.

Mar 17 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Daily summary #1902: Israel says it killed head of Iran's Security Council in bombing; Federal Police conducts new phase of operation against fraud in the INSS; Law protecting children and adolescents on the internet comes into effect

Israel claims it has killed the head of Iran's Security Council in a bombing; the Brazilian Federal Police initiates a new phase targeting fraud in the INSS, and a law that protects children and adolescents online is now in effect.

Mar 17 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning City South of Minas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The report covers various news items including oil movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a deputy in Ceará under investigation, new internet rules for children, the Central Bank's actions regarding a conglomerate, suspension of loans by INSS, potential price changes on Ozempic, and weather conditions as autumn begins.

Mar 17 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS suspends new contracts from C6 and demands return of R$ 300 million

The INSS has suspended new payroll loan contracts from C6 Bank over alleged irregularities, estimating the total losses at R$ 300 million.

Mar 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS suspends payroll loans from C6 after improper charges

The INSS has halted all new payroll loans from C6 Bank following the discovery of improper charges to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn who federal deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) is, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS

Federal deputy Gorete Pereira from Ceará is being investigated for alleged involvement in a national scheme of unauthorized deductions from pensions and retirements.

Mar 17 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation against fraud in INSS, and Mendonça mandates electronic ankle bracelet for MDB deputy

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation targeting national fraud schemes involving INSS benefits, with a specific focus on Deputy Gorete Pereira under electronic monitoring amidst significant financial losses.

Mar 17 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police Launches New Phase of Operation Sem Desconto

The Federal Police and the General Controller of the Union in Brazil initiated Operation Indébito to investigate unauthorized association discounts on pensions and retirement benefits.

Mar 17 • 09:48 UTC

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