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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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'I will not remove it from the text,' says the rapporteur of the Public Security PEC about reducing the age of criminal responsibility

The rapporteur of the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies insists on maintaining the proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 years.

Mar 2 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' is expected to win the Oscar for Best Picture, says The Guardian critic

The Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw suggests that the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' should win the Oscar for Best Picture this year.

Mar 2 • 13:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Forget 'Affeksjonsverdi' – this is the real Oscar favorite

Aftenposten argues that 'The Secret Agent' is a strong contender for the Oscars, overshadowing 'Affeksjonsverdi'.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Forget 'Affection Value' - this is the real Oscar favorite

A recent article argues that the film 'The Secret Agent' deserves to win the Oscar for Best International Film, praising it as a vibrant masterpiece that redefines narratives about Brazil's military dictatorship.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute offers more than 800 spots for free professional qualification courses in Salvador

The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute offers over 800 free professional qualification courses in Salvador, with registration open until March 5.

Feb 28 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça exempts Fabiano Zettel, Vorcaro's brother-in-law, from testifying in CPI

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has exempted businessman Fabiano Zettel from testifying in the Organized Crime CPI, following the same rationale used to exempt the brothers of Minister Dias Toffoli.

Feb 28 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernanda Torres votes in the Oscars and makes a pun with the movie 'The Secret Agent'

Fernanda Torres announced her participation in the voting for the 2026 Oscars on social media, making a pun referencing the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent.'

Feb 27 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.

Feb 27 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to testify in the Senate commission

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court authorized Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.

Feb 27 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kleber Mendonça Filho's Shorts Available for Free Before the Oscar on Website

Four short films by Kleber Mendonça Filho will be offered for free on the Neon distribution company's website as part of a campaign before the Academy Awards ceremony.

Feb 27 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha's lawyer tells Mendonça that the breaking of confidentiality was unnecessary and offers to provide data

Lulinha's lawyer argues that the breaking of confidentiality on his client's financial and telematic information was unnecessary and expresses willingness to cooperate with the investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' Fails to Win the César Award for Best International Film

Brazil's 'The Secret Agent' did not win the Best International Film at the César Awards 2026, losing to the American film 'One Battle After Another.'

Feb 26 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça dispenses Dias Toffoli's brothers from attending the Organized Crime CPI

Minister André Mendonça decided that the brothers of Minister Dias Toffoli do not need to attend the Organized Crime CPI based on constitutional protections against self-incrimination.

Feb 26 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça allows Toffoli's brothers not to attend the Organized Crime CPI

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the brothers of fellow minister Dias Toffoli to skip their appearance at the Senate's Organized Crime CPI, asserting their constitutional right against self-incrimination.

Feb 26 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent: Wagner Moura shines in a mysteriously seductive thriller that celebrates 1970s cinema

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'El agente secreto' is visually rich and universally resonant, having gained recognition at Cannes and multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kleber Mendonça Filho, the Brazilian who with The Secret Agent is about to make history at the Oscars

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'The Secret Agent' is a contender for the Best International Film Oscar, potentially marking Brazil's second consecutive win in this category.

Feb 26 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Secret Agent: The Reasons Why It's the Movie of the Moment That Everyone Wants to See

A political thriller, 'The Secret Agent' has become a highly talked-about film since its premiere at the Cannes Festival, garnering critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça posts video discussing the temptations of 'power' and 'financial aspects'

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça emphasizes the spiritual challenges of power and warns against financial temptations in a recent Instagram video.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalist comments on details of 'The Secret Agent' from the perspective of someone from Recife

A journalist from Recife revisits the film 'The Secret Agent', emphasizing its rich local context and the deeper meanings that resonate with those familiar with the area.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute offers 240 spots for free vocational courses in Fortaleza

The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute in Fortaleza is offering 240 spots for free vocational courses aimed at young people aged 16 to 24.

Feb 25 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça gives 60 days for the Federal Police to deliver a complete report on Master and mentions authorities with privileged forum

Minister André Mendonça gives the Federal Police 60 days to submit a complete report on the Master Bank investigation, focusing on authorities who may be involved.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PF details the investigation of the Master case in a 2-hour meeting at the Supreme Court

The Brazilian Federal Police detailed the status of the Master case investigation during a meeting with Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça.

Feb 24 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a new meeting with the Federal Police, Mendonça receives an update on the investigations into the Banco Master case

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça received an update from the Federal Police regarding ongoing investigations into the Banco Master case.

Feb 23 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF's leadership was displeased with Mendonça prohibiting the sharing of Master investigation data with superiors

André Mendonça's decision to restrict data sharing in the Master investigation has led to dissatisfaction among the Federal Police's leadership.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reporter of the Security PEC studies limiting sentence progression for those convicted of femicide

Brazilian Congressman Mendonça Filho is considering limiting or eliminating the sentence progression rights for individuals convicted of femicide as part of a constitutional amendment proposal.

Feb 23 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça holds new meeting with the Federal Police this Monday to discuss next steps

Minister André Mendonça is set to meet with the Federal Police to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Master case involving alleged irregularities at Daniel Vorcaro's bank.

Feb 23 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Diverse Brazilian Films in Berlin Suggest a Resurgence in Production

The presence of numerous Brazilian films at the Berlin Film Festival indicates a revitalization in the country's cinematic industry.

Feb 22 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bafta 2026: 'The Secret Agent' loses both awards for which it was nominated

'The Secret Agent' directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura lost both nominations at the Bafta 2026 awards.

Feb 22 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wagner Moura arrives at the Bafta awards with 'The Secret Agent' in contention for two awards

Wagner Moura attended the Bafta Awards, where his film 'The Secret Agent' is nominated for Best Film in a Non-English Language.

Feb 22 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bafta announces winning films with 'The Secret Agent' in the running; follow along

The BAFTA awards, a prestigious British film ceremony, highlights Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' competing for two awards this year.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Secret Agent, the thriller with an atypical hero that may give Brazil its second consecutive Oscar

The film 'The Secret Agent', which opens in Argentine cinemas, is a strong contender for Brazil's second consecutive Oscar win, focusing on themes from the Brazilian military dictatorship.

Feb 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça calls for new meeting with the Federal Police about Banco Master

Minister André Mendonça has called for a new meeting with the Federal Police regarding investigations into Banco Master, scheduled for Monday, October 23.

Feb 22 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça summons the Federal Police for a new meeting on Monday

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court convenes a meeting with the Federal Police to discuss developments in the investigation of alleged irregularities at Master bank.

Feb 21 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' is long and unexciting, says critic in El País

The film 'The Secret Agent', directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, received a negative review from Carlos Boyero in El País, criticizing its lack of engagement.

Feb 21 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça seeks balance between restoring the relationship of the STF with the PF and containing abuses

Brazil's new Supreme Court rapporteur André Mendonça aims to restore relations with the Federal Police while preventing abuses and leaks within the organization.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Three Powers: Mendonça is the winner of the week and Janja, the loser

Minister André Mendonça of the STF is hailed as the week's winner for reversing controversial measures, while first lady Janja is deemed the loser due to her withdrawal from a public event.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the INSS CPI; decision reverses ruling by former rapporteur, Dias Toffoli

Minister André Mendonça has granted the INSS CPI access to confidential information regarding Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, reversing a previous decision by former rapporteur Dias Toffoli.

Feb 21 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: US Supreme Court overturns part of Trump’s tariff increase, and Trump responds with new tax; Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the CPI of INSS

The US Supreme Court has overturned a significant part of Trump’s tariff policies, prompting Trump to announce a new 10% surcharge.

Feb 21 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça Provides More Transparency to the Master Case

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After Mendonça's decision, the PF expert team in the Master case is set to be reinforced

A decision by Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça to resume the regular procedure in the Master case has prompted the Federal Police to anticipate an increase in the number of experts assigned to the investigation.

Feb 20 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça orders Alcolumbre to return data from Vorcaro's confidentiality breach to the CPI of the INSS

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has mandated Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to provide the mixed CPI of the INSS and the Federal Police with data concerning the confidentiality breach of banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça returns to CPI data on the breaking of banking secrets from Master and Vorcaro

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the Senate to hand over investigation materials from the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police, which include data from the banking secrecy breaches.

Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro considers not attending CPI after Mendonça's veto on the use of private jet

Amidst security concerns, Daniel Vorcaro is likely to skip the INSS CPI after a Supreme Court ruling denied the use of a private jet for his attendance.

Feb 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça's Decision Aims to Shield Investigation of PF Director

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça's recent decision seeks to limit the influence of the Federal Police Director, Andrei Rodrigues, over the investigations in the Master case.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça Reduces Secrecy of the Master Case After Taking Over Reporting from Toffoli

Minister André Mendonça of the Brazilian Supreme Court has reduced the secrecy surrounding the investigation into Bank Master, allowing for more transparency and procedural actions.

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

After Toffoli's decisions, Mendonça resumes 'ordinary flow' of expert examinations and testimonies in Master investigation

Brazil's Minister of the Supreme Federal Court, André Mendonça, has reinstated standard procedures for expert examinations and testimonies in the Police Federal's investigation of Banco Master, following previous restrictive measures from former rapporteur Dias Toffoli.

Feb 19 • 23:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça decides that Vorcaro is not obliged to testify before the INSS CPI, and the former banker considers not going

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, is not required to testify before the mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) related to the INSS.

Feb 19 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça decides that Vorcaro's attendance at Congress committees is optional and prohibits private jet

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that banker Daniel Vorcaro's appearance before Congress committees is optional and that he must travel on a commercial flight instead of a private jet.

Feb 19 • 22:41 UTC

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