Petrobras confirms resumption of drilling off the coast of Amapá after fluid leak; MPF calls for license suspension
Petrobras has confirmed the resumption of exploratory drilling in the equatorial margin off Amapá despite legal challenges from the Federal Public Ministry regarding environmental risks.
MPF warns about combating clandestine runways used for illegal mining and lack of oversight in AM
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about over a thousand clandestine runways aiding illegal mining in the Amazon, urging for immediate judicial action.
MPF requests the Justice to suspend the culling of invasive buffaloes in reserves in the Amazon
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a request with the courts to halt the culling of invasive buffaloes in environmental reserves in Rondônia, Brazil.
MPF appeals to TRF1 to keep action on oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has appealed to the Regional Federal Court to continue judicial proceedings regarding oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará and to annul the environmental license granted to Petrobras.
MPF warns of mercury contamination risk from illegal mining in communities in the interior of AM
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about potential mercury contamination affecting indigenous and riverside communities due to illegal mining activities in the Rio Tonantins region.
MPF sues against carbon credit projects in AM and points out violations of the rights of traditional communities
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed lawsuits against carbon credit projects in southern Amazonas for alleged violations of the rights of indigenous and traditional communities.
MPF recommends that Alcântara regularize the management of Fundeb resources and gives a 60-day deadline
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has recommended that the municipality of Alcântara take measures to regularize the management of Fundeb resources within 60 days.
Tragedy in Brumadinho: STJ postpones for the 3rd time the decision on MPF's appeal seeking to reopen the case against former Vale president
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has delayed its decision on an appeal to reopen the Brumadinho dam disaster case against former Vale president Fábio Schvartsman for the third time.
MPF sues Ratinho and SBT for R$ 10 million for transphobia against Erika Hilton
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a lawsuit against TV presenter Carlos Massa (Ratinho) and SBT, seeking R$ 10 million in damages for collective moral harm due to transphobic remarks made against federal deputy Erika Hilton.
MPF requests R$ 10 million in damages from Ratinho and SBT for transphobic remarks against deputy Erika Hilton
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil is seeking R$ 10 million in damages from TV host Ratinho and SBT for transphobic comments made against deputy Erika Hilton.
Mubi is the target of a civil investigation by the MPF for the absence of Portuguese subtitles
The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into Mubi for failing to provide Portuguese subtitles for a section of its streaming content, potentially leading to legal agreements or actions.
TCU sees signs of irregularities in requests for disaster funding in MA and sends case to MPF
The Brazilian TCU identified irregularities in federal budget requests for disaster relief by municipalities following heavy rains in Maranhão.
Member of MPF cannot 'like' or share photo of candidate
Brazil's Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has issued guidelines prohibiting prosecutors from showing support or opposition to political candidates on social media.
First trans councilor from Porto Alegre denounces Ratinho at the MPF after representation by Erika Hilton: 'may he be punished for transphobia'
Councilor Natasha Ferreira, one of the first trans women elected in Porto Alegre, has filed a complaint against TV host Ratinho for transphobia following his derogatory comments about fellow politician Erika Hilton.
Corregedoria publishes rules to curb political expression of prosecutors
The Corregedoria of the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has issued new regulations limiting public political expressions by prosecutors, including their conduct on social media.
After video of capuchin monkeys at the Ponte do Futuro construction site in Paraíba, MPF investigates environmental impacts
The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry has started an investigation into the potential environmental impacts of the Ponte do Futuro construction in Paraíba after a video showed capuchin monkeys in the area.
MPF and MPPB appeal a decision to hold the Union and Paraíba accountable for failures during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Federal Public Ministry of Paraíba and the Public Ministry of Paraíba are appealing a court decision to hold both the federal government and the state accountable for health service failures during the Covid-19 pandemic.
MPF recommends that Alcântara city hall regularize school meals in public schools
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil urged the Alcântara city hall to take measures to regularize school meals in public schools following a report of irregularities.
MPF recommends adjustments in school transport after irregularities in Alcântara, MA
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has urged the Alcântara city hall to implement measures for the recovery of abandoned school buses to ensure safe transport for municipal students.
BBB 26 will be investigated by the Federal Public Ministry for suspected torture in resistance tests
The Federal Public Ministry has opened a civil inquiry into allegations of torture and degrading treatment on the reality show Big Brother Brasil 26.
MPF recommends the installation of a meter to assess the quality of the internet in schools in Açailândia, MA
The MPF has urged the local government of Açailândia to install a software tool designed to assess internet quality in public schools.
MPF recommends suspension of environmental license and annulment of hearing about landfill in Acará, PA
The Federal Public Ministry recommends annulment of a public hearing on a waste treatment facility in Acará, Brazil, due to irregularities and disruptions during the event.
MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.
Even after an agreement with the MPF, Preta Gil's family continues with a lawsuit for moral damages for statements made during a mass in Paraíba
Preta Gil's family is pursuing a civil lawsuit for moral damages against priest Danilo César after his controversial statements during a mass.
MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.
Protesters occupy DNIT in Marabá, PA, against the explosion of Pedral do Lourenção; MPF wants to block the work in court
About 300 protesters, including residents from traditional riverine communities, occupied the DNIT building in Marabá, Pará, opposing the dredging and blasting of the Pedral do Lourenção as it threatens local livelihoods.
MPF investigates collision between ship and barges at the Port of Santos
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated an administrative civil procedure to investigate the collision involving two barges and the container ship Seaspan Empire in Santos Port, where four crew members jumped into the sea but were not injured.
MPF presents new legal challenges against the order for the forced eviction of the Santarém port
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has filed new legal actions against the forced eviction order affecting a port occupied by indigenous protesters in Santarém, Pará.
More than 30,000 serious offenses, such as drunk driving or street racing, have expired in RS; MPF investigates possible omission
Over 30,000 serious traffic violations in Rio Grande do Sul have expired, allowing offenders to avoid penalties, as the Federal Public Ministry investigates the lack of enforcement.
MPF requests suspension of mining license for gold mining in Volta Grande do Xingu, Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has requested the immediate suspension of a mining license for Belo Sun's gold project in Pará due to concerns about impacts on indigenous lands and failure to meet legal conditions.
‘Ownerless’ Bridge Between MG and SP Has No Maintenance Responsibility, and MPF Seeks Justice
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) filed a public civil action to request urgent repairs on the Divisa Bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, due to the lack of a responsible party for its maintenance.
MPF points out omissions and recommends suspension of oil licensing in the Foz do Amazonas
The Federal Public Ministry recommended suspending environmental licensing phases for oil exploration by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas.
MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.
MPF opens investigation into network of women trafficking for Epstein in Brazil after BBC report: 'Victims' participation is fundamental'
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated a confidential investigation into potential sex trafficking of women related to Jeffrey Epstein following a BBC report.
MPF cites that a group led by the former head of the Civil Police of RJ exploited the 'murder market' and gave 'free rein' for executions
The Federal Public Ministry alleges that a group led by former Civil Police chief Rivaldo Barbosa operated a scheme of systematic obfuscation and control of homicide investigations in Rio de Janeiro.
MPF charges former Rio police chiefs accused of obstruction in the Marielle case
The MPF charges former officials in the Rio police for alleged obstruction of justice in the assassination case of councilwoman Marielle Franco.
MPF charges former Rio police officials accused of obstruction in the Marielle case
Brazil's federal prosecutors have charged three former police officials with obstruction of justice in the Marielle Franco murder investigation.
MPF requests cancellation of contracts and return of R$ 2.4 million due to fraud in dialysis services in PI
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to annul contracts and demand the return of R$ 2.4 million due to identified frauds in dialysis services contracts in Piauí, Brazil.
MPF opens investigation into Brazil's connection with Epstein's network
Brazil's Federal Public Ministry is investigating potential links between Brazil and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's network following the release of new documents by the U.S. government.
MPF summons Bacellar to testify about the leak of operation that arrested TH Jóias
Federal Prosecutor's Office summons state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar to testify about a leak related to the Zargun operation that arrested former deputy TH Jóias.
Councilors deny the opening of two CPIs against Rodrigo Manga days after MPF's accusation in Sorocaba
Sorocaba councilors have blocked two requests to open investigations against former Mayor Rodrigo Manga following recent allegations of corruption.
Government and MPF say X's response about erotic images of Grok is insufficient
Brazilian authorities find the response from platform X regarding the measures against unauthorized erotic image generation consistent with its AI tool Grok inadequate.
MPF signs agreement to demolish part of building illegally constructed in a resting area in João Pessoa
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has reached an agreement for the partial demolition of a building that was illegally constructed in a protected environmental area in João Pessoa.
MPF demands explanations from the Belém City Hall about cleaning conditions at PSM da 14
The Brazilian Public Ministry is investigating the Belém City Hall regarding the cleaning conditions of a local hospital following a judicial decision preventing its closure.
MPF accuses Sorocaba mayor of corruption, money laundering, and organized crime
The Federal Public Ministry has filed charges against the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, Rodrigo Manga, and several others for suspected involvement in a criminal organization diverting municipal health funds.
MPF requests a fine of R$ 354 thousand against the city of Belém for failing to provide shelter for homeless people
The Federal Public Ministry has requested a court to impose fines totaling over R$ 354,000 against Belém and the Papa John XXIII Foundation for not complying with judicial decisions regarding the sheltering of homeless individuals in the city.
Federal Justice also orders suspension of Vale's activities in the Fábrica mine
The Federal Justice has mandated the immediate suspension of Vale's Fábrica mine operations in Brazil due to safety concerns related to previous water and sediment overflow incidents.
MPF requests the blocking of R$ 60 million from Vale to finance independent studies on the contamination of the Cateté River, in PA
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) of Brazil is seeking a court order to block R$ 60 million from Vale to fund independent studies on the contamination of the Cateté River, vital to the indigenous Xikrin community.
Jeffrey Epstein financed Brazilian models and warned days before his arrest; MPF investigates citation in Natal
Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's connections with Brazilian models and suspicious activities before his first arrest.
Jeffrey Epstein funded Brazilian models and warned days before his arrest; Federal Prosecutor's Office investigates mention in Natal
Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein had personal ties with Brazilian models, offering financial support and warning one about his imminent arrest.