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National & Local

PGR accuses former minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment against Anielle Franco

The Attorney General's Office has accused former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment towards Equality Minister Anielle Franco, igniting discussions about accountability and women's rights in Brazil.

Mar 21 β€’ 23:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR files charges against Silvio Almeida for sexual harassment against Anielle Franco

The Brazilian PGR has charged former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment against Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco.

Mar 21 β€’ 03:14 UTC
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National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; owner of Banco Master signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens door for plea bargain

The Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, with Minister Gilmar Mendes emphasizing the importance of judicial restraint while also noting concerns about the process.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:21 UTC
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National & Local

Daniel Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens the way for plea bargain

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has agreed to a confidentiality term with Brazil's Attorney General's Office and Federal Police while in custody, paving the way for a potential plea deal regarding financial and corruption crimes.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:42 UTC
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National & Local

Moraes determines that the PGR should express itself on the possibility of house arrest for Bolsonaro

Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the PGR to consider the possibility of humanitarian house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro due to his health condition.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:58 UTC
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National & Local

Moraes requests PGR's position on Bolsonaro's home confinement request

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has asked the Attorney General's Office to respond to a request for house arrest made by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MendonΓ§a rehearses to be the new Moro, but does not lead the PGR, police or Judiciary

AndrΓ© MendonΓ§a, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Court, holds significant authority amid ongoing judicial processes that could influence this year's elections, drawing comparisons to the celebrated former judge Sergio Moro.

Mar 20 β€’ 20:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR's partnership with PF in Vorcaro's plea will prevent 'leaks and lies,' say STF ministers

The signing of a confidentiality agreement between the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, the Federal Police, and the Attorney General’s Office aims to ensure truthful collaboration and prevent information leaks during his plea negotiations.

Mar 19 β€’ 23:55 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Negotiation of Vorcaro's Plea Bargain Attempt Will Be with PF and PGR

Daniel Vorcaro's negotiation for a plea bargain is underway, involving both the Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office in Brazil.

Mar 19 β€’ 22:57 UTC
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National & Local

Jewel case: Moraes requests that the PGR analyze material on Wassef before assessing filing

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has tasked the Attorney General's Office with reviewing new evidence related to Frederick Wassef before deciding whether to close an investigation into the sale of Saudi jewels received by the Brazilian government.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT councilor files complaint with the PGR after Valdemar says he expects help from Trump for FlΓ‘vio

A Belo Horizonte city councilor has filed a complaint to Brazil's attorney general after the national president of the PL party expressed hope for support from Donald Trump for a candidate in Brazil's elections.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:30 UTC
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National & Local

PGR charges Rodrigo Bacellar, suspended president of Alerj, for obstructing investigation

The Brazilian Attorney General's Office has charged suspended Alerj president Rodrigo Bacellar for leaking confidential information related to a police operation against organized crime.

Mar 17 β€’ 01:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR accuses Bacellar, TH Joias, a judge, and two others of obstructing an investigation in RJ

The Brazilian PGR has filed charges against five individuals for allegedly obstructing an investigation linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction.

Mar 16 β€’ 22:59 UTC
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National & Local

PGR charges Bacellar, TH Joias, judge, and two others for obstructing investigation linked to CV

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against several individuals, including a state deputy and a judge, for obstructing an investigation into the Comando Vermelho.

Mar 16 β€’ 17:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Janot has been trying for six years to recover items seized in the fake news inquiry

Former Attorney General Rodrigo Janot is still attempting to retrieve his belongings seized in 2019 as part of a fake news investigation ordered by a Supreme Court minister.

Mar 14 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSD intends to appeal to Moraes, PF, PGR, and STJ against 'political use' of ex-secretary Paes' arrest

The PSD party in Brazil plans to appeal to various authorities against what they see as the political misuse of police powers in the case of arrested councilman Salvino Oliveira.

Mar 12 β€’ 18:51 UTC
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National & Local

PGR requests STF to convict Ramagem for crimes related to January 8th

The Attorney General's Office in Brazil is seeking a conviction from the Supreme Federal Court against former Congressman Alexandre Ramagem for crimes related to the January 8th insurrection.

Mar 12 β€’ 15:36 UTC
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National & Local

PGR requests the conviction of Josimar MaranhΓ£ozinho and Pastor Gil, and the trial at the STF is suspended until next week

The Attorney General's Office in Brazil is seeking the conviction of two federal deputies for alleged involvement in a bribery scheme linked to parliamentary amendments.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PGR was alerted in November that Vorcaro obtained confidential investigation data against him

In November, the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office was informed that confidential investigation data was being hacked and leaked to Daniel Vorcaro, a former banker under investigation.

Mar 11 β€’ 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

Public Security Commission asks PGR to evaluate investigation of the trend 'if she says no'

The Public Security Commission of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has requested the Attorney General's Office to investigate a viral social media trend showing men reacting violently to women's rejections.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:10 UTC
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National & Local

Moraes accepts request from the PGR and archives investigation into Elon Musk

Brazil's Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the closure of an investigation into Elon Musk, citing insufficient evidence of intentional wrongdoing.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PGR requests Supreme Court to convict PL deputies for embezzlement of parliamentary amendments

The PGR has urged Brazil's Supreme Court to convict three deputies from the PL party for corruption linked to the embezzlement of parliamentary amendments.

Mar 10 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deputy will request PGR to investigate viral videos simulating violence against women

A Brazilian deputy is asking for an investigation into viral videos where men simulate violence against women after being rejected, citing the need for accountability for promoting violence.

Mar 9 β€’ 18:55 UTC
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National & Local

PGR defends itself against MendonΓ§a's criticism regarding the arrest order for Vorcaro: without 'option to be unconsidered'

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, defended his actions in the investigations of a billion-dollar fraud involving Banco Master, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be treated lightly and responding to criticisms from Supreme Court Justice AndrΓ© MendonΓ§a.

Mar 6 β€’ 22:11 UTC
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National & Local

PGR requests the opening of an investigation against a Minas Gerais judge investigated for sexual abuse

The Brazilian Attorney General's Office has requested an investigation by the Superior Court of Justice against Judge Magid Nauef LΓ‘uar for alleged sexual abuse.

Mar 6 β€’ 21:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR sees absence of crime and requests the filing of investigation against UberlΓ’ndia judge who released January 8 convict

The Brazilian Prosecutor General's Office has called for the closure of an investigation against a judge who released a convict responsible for damaging historical property during political unrest in January 2023.

Mar 6 β€’ 14:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's Arrest Upsets PGR and Creates Discrepancy Between Gonet and MendonΓ§a

The arrest order for Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, issued by Supreme Court Minister AndrΓ© MendonΓ§a, has caused discontent within the PGR and a conflict with Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet.

Mar 6 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR requests that the CFM resolution prohibiting fetal asystole be reinstated

The Attorney General of Brazil has requested the reinstatement of a medical council's resolution prohibiting fetal asystole for abortions after 22 weeks in cases of rape.

Mar 5 β€’ 16:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR requests the closure of the investigation into Bolsonaro's jewelry

Brazil's Attorney General seeks to close the investigation into ex-President Bolsonaro's jewelry due to a lack of regulatory clarity.

Mar 5 β€’ 13:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Phishing and infiltrators: how Daniel Vorcaro's scheme worked to steal confidential data from the Federal Police and the PGR

Daniel Vorcaro was arrested for allegedly accessing confidential systems of Brazilian public institutions using phishing methods to steal sensitive data.

Mar 5 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR requests closure of investigation into Bolsonaro's jewelry

The Brazilian Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, has requested the closure of an investigation into ex-President Jair Bolsonaro regarding the sale and repurchase of jewelry received in office.

Mar 5 β€’ 11:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perfect storm: crisis exposes system and investigation signals that Vorcaro's plea deal may advance with PF and support from MendonΓ§a, without PGR

The article discusses the implications of the ongoing investigation surrounding banker Daniel Vorcaro and its potential to reveal systemic issues in the Brazilian financial sector.

Mar 5 β€’ 11:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gonet asks for more time to opine on operation, MendonΓ§a 'regrets' and orders Vorcaro's arrest

The PGR requested more time to comment on the operation against Daniel Vorcaro, leading to the arrest ordered by Minister AndrΓ© MendonΓ§a.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wake-up call: STF minister criticizes PGR's position and points to urgency in investigation

A Supreme Federal Court minister criticized the Attorney General's office for deeming a federal police request for urgent precautionary measures as non-urgent.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR expresses opinion for the archiving of inquiry opened by Moraes against Elon Musk

Brazil's Attorney General Paulo Gonet has recommended the archiving of an inquiry into Elon Musk and his social media platform X, citing a lack of evidence for intentional misconduct by the platform in complying with judicial orders.

Mar 3 β€’ 19:01 UTC
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National & Local

PGR requests the STF to archive the investigation into Elon Musk

Brazil's Attorney General has requested the Supreme Court to dismiss an investigation into Elon Musk, citing a lack of evidence for intentional obstruction of justice.

Mar 3 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR criticizes Gilmar's thesis on plea bargains and mentions risk of impact for Bolsonaro

The PGR criticized a statement by Minister Gilmar Mendes regarding plea bargains, warning it could affect convictions related to former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:02 UTC
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National & Local

Belo Horizonte City Councilor Files Complaint with PGR Against FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro for Early Campaigning at Paulista Event

A city councilor in Belo Horizonte has filed a complaint with Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office against FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro for early campaigning at a recent political event.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of the BrazΓ£o Brothers bets on lack of evidence to counter the PGR's narrative in the STF

The defense strategy of the BrazΓ£o brothers focuses on the absence of material evidence as the Supreme Court begins to review their involvement in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PGR requests conviction of those accused of ordering the murders of Marielle and Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the Supreme Court to convict five individuals charged with the murder of politician Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR claims to have gathered evidence to condemn those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle Franco; see arguments

The Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office (PGR) has gathered sufficient evidence to seek the conviction of those accused of ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.

Feb 24 β€’ 03:01 UTC
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National & Local

PGR opposes house arrest for Jair Bolsonaro

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has opposed the request for house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is sentenced to 27 years and 3 months for attempted coup.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:32 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR expresses opposition to house arrest for Bolsonaro

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, has expressed opposition to granting house arrest to former President Jair Bolsonaro, stating that the conditions for such an arrangement are not met.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renan Calheiros meets with CGU and PGR next week to discuss Master

Senator Renan Calheiros will meet with Brazil's Attorney General and the head of the CGU next week to discuss the Master case involving banking fraud.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:53 UTC
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National & Local

PGR advocates that Flamengo be considered Brazilian champion of 1987 along with Sport

The Attorney General of Brazil supports the recognition of Flamengo as a co-champion of the 1987 Brazilian Championship with Sport, calling to uphold an earlier resolution by the CBF.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:12 UTC
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National & Local

Moraes files away inquiry for coercion and obstruction after PGR says Zambelli did not comply with plan

Brazilian Minister Alexandre de Moraes closed an inquiry against former deputy Carla Zambelli, citing insufficient evidence from the PGR regarding her alleged coercive actions and obstruction of investigations.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes accepts opinion from the PGR and files investigation against Zambelli for obstruction of justice

Brazil's Minister Alexandre de Moraes has archived an investigation into former congresswoman Carla Zambelli regarding obstruction of justice linked to her alleged attempts to flee the country.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deputies call Public Ministry and PGR against X for videos simulating rape and sexual abuse

Brazilian federal deputies SΓ’mia Bomfim and TalΓ­ria Petrone have reported the platform X, formerly Twitter, to authorities for allowing the publication of videos simulating rape and sexual abuse, despite its own safety rules.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Dino attends PGR and archives part of investigations against senator caught with money in his underwear

Minister FlΓ‘vio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court has complied with a request from the Attorney General's Office to archive part of the investigations against Senator Chico Rodrigues, who was caught with cash in his underwear during a Federal Police operation in 2020.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:55 UTC

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