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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Aneel splits the energy transmission auction into two dates to await TCU approval

Aneel has decided to divide the upcoming energy transmission auction into two sessions due to pending approval from the TCU concerning certain assets.

Feb 24 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Accounts Ministry requests TCU to lift secrecy of the Master case

The Brazilian Public Accounts Ministry has requested the TCU to lift the total secrecy imposed on the investigation involving the Central Bank and the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government bets on division of the opposition to elect a member of the Workers' Party to the TCU

The Lula government is encouraging multiple candidates from opposition parties to run in the contest for a seat on the TCU, aiming to secure a majority for its candidate, Odair Cunha.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU consolidates data on task force that monitors state-owned companies at risk to public accounts

The Brazilian TCU is consolidating data on a task force monitoring nine state-owned enterprises identified as fiscal risks to public finances.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU still evaluates how to handle Vorcaro's parties with authorities

The TCU is considering whether to investigate the participation of politicians and authorities at parties organized by former banker Daniel Vorcaro in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 00:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Owner of subcontractor for work on Litorânea is a public servant and owner of a cosmetics company, says TCU

The owner of Agla’S Infraestrutura Ltda., a subcontractor for a project on Avenida Litorânea, is also a public servant in Maranhão, which violates state regulations.

Feb 19 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor and Former Secretary Convicted by TCU for Irregularities in Purchasing Covid Tests in AC

Former Mayor of Sena Madureira, Mazinho Serafim, and former Health Secretary, Nildete Lira do Nascimento, have been convicted for irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 tests.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU points out irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension of Avenida Litorânea in São Luís

The Brazilian Court of Accounts identified irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension project for Avenida Litorânea, which connects São Luís to São José de Ribamar.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1864: Rio meets carnival champion this Wednesday; Virginia reacts to racism case against boyfriend Vini Jr; Lula sanctions with vetoes salary increase for Chamber, Senate, and TCU servers

The article provides a summary of key news items, including the announcement of the Rio Carnival champion, Virginia's reaction to a racism incident involving her boyfriend, and Lula's decision regarding salary increases for government officials.

Feb 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes super-salaries in the Chamber, Senate, and TCU

Brazilian President Lula has partially vetoed laws that would increase salaries for employees in the Chamber of Deputies, Senate, and the Federal Court of Accounts by approximately 9%.

Feb 18 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Presence of authorities at Vorcaro's parties becomes the target of an investigation request at the TCU

The Public Ministry has recommended an investigation into federal authorities who attended parties at Daniel Vorcaro's vacation home in Bahia.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula sanctions adjustment for servers of the Chamber, Senate and TCU, and vetoes amounts above the constitutional ceiling

President Lula has partially sanctioned a pay raise for employees of the Brazilian Congress and the Court of Accounts while vetoing prospective increases that exceed constitutional pay limits.

Feb 18 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Novo triggers TCU after Janja uses Planalto in organizing carnival float where Lula will parade

Brazil's Novo party has taken legal action against the President's office for allegedly misusing government resources to organize a carnival float honoring President Lula.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests TCU to suspend the salary payment of STJ Minister Marco Buzzi during his suspension

The Brazilian Public Ministry has requested the suspension of salary payments for STJ Minister Marco Buzzi while he is under investigation for sexual harassment allegations.

Feb 13 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU points out distortions in Simples and corporate taxation and recommends a review of IR

The TCU has conducted an audit on income taxation and recommends that the federal government propose legislative changes to reform corporate taxation and revise the personal income tax table.

Feb 12 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU identifies flaws in R$ 750 million advertising bidding for Banco do Brasil

The Brazilian Court of Accounts (TCU) found significant transparency issues in a R$ 750 million advertising bid by Banco do Brasil.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renan says TCU minister was pressured by the centrão to 'unsell' Master

Senator Renan Calheiros claims that the TCU minister was pressured by the centrão political faction to reverse the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: TCU Minister Restricts Central Bank Access to Master Process; Suspect Throws Money Out the Window During PF Operation on Rioprevidência and Master

A TCU minister has limited the Central Bank's access to the Master case, amid ongoing investigations by the federal police into corruption linked to Rioprevidência.

Feb 11 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jhonatan de Jesus, Minister of TCU, restricts Central Bank's access to the Master case

Minister Jhonatan de Jesus of the Tribunal de Contas da União in Brazil has restricted the Central Bank's access to the Master case documentation.

Feb 11 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Financial sector entities criticize TCU minister's decision that restricted BC's access to documents in the Master case

A group of financial sector representatives has criticized a recent decision by a TCU minister that imposes restrictions on the Central Bank's access to documents related to the Master case.

Feb 11 • 21:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU Minister imposes secrecy and restricts Central Bank's access to inspection report on Master case

The TCU Minister Jhonatan de Jesus has imposed confidentiality on a report regarding the Central Bank's actions in the Master case, restricting the institution's access to the document.

Feb 11 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical Area of TCU delivers report to Minister on technical procedure in documents from the liquidation of Master by BC

The technical area of the Brazilian Court of Auditors (TCU) has submitted a report regarding the liquidation of the Master Bank to Minister Jhonatan de Jesus.

Feb 11 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU files process questioning the appointment to the presidency of the Securities and Exchange Commission

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) unanimously decided to archive a process questioning Otto Lobo's nomination as president of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reporter at TCU says BC will have access to Master case documents if it requests from the office

The minister of Brazil's Tribunal de Contas da União has stated that the Central Bank can access documents related to the Master case if it formally requests them.

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

In an articulation challenge, Motta works to honor the agreement with a PT deputy for the TCU vacancy

President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, faces the challenge of securing a seat for deputy Odair Cunha in the Tribunal de Contas da União after a turbulent year in government-opposition relations.

Feb 10 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Agent from the Central Bank who made an error in the Master case will be held accountable for conduct, says President of the TCU

Brazil's TCU president announced that Central Bank agents will be held accountable for errors made during the liquidation of the Master bank.

Feb 10 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Senate committee approves meetings with the Federal Police, Central Bank, TCU, CVM, and former president of BRB

The Brazilian Senate's Committee on Economic Affairs approved invitations for various authorities to provide information regarding the Master Bank case.

Feb 10 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU alerts the Senate about the appointment to CVM

The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) will analyze a request for a warning regarding Otto Lobo's appointment as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) amid concerns about political influence.

Feb 7 • 10:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Friday, February 6, 2026

The article reports on various significant events and developments, including a capital plan delivered to the Central Bank, a technical report from the TCU, a pension fraud investigation, real estate sales by Correios, the tragic death of a girl due to cancer and financial fraud, and the deaths of influencer Henrique Maderite and DJ Young Slade.

Feb 7 • 00:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU concludes inspection on Master case at the Central Bank

The inspection by the TCU on the Central Bank's conduct in the liquidation of Banco Master has been concluded, and Minister Jhonatan de Jesus will now review the technical report to make a decision, likely in favor of the Central Bank's actions.

Feb 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSD, União and PL prepare alliance to defeat Motta and Lula's candidate for TCU

PSD, União Brasil, and PL are strategizing to form an alliance to challenge Odair Cunha's candidacy for the Union Court of Auditors, supported by Hugo Motta and President Lula's party.

Feb 6 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 1st Edition of Friday, February 6, 2026

A report from TCU's technical area addresses several key legal cases in Brazil, including the investigation of Amapá's pension fund and the interrogation of Ramagem.

Feb 6 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical area of TCU concludes report on Master case, and will now send document to the reporting minister

The technical area of the TCU has completed its report regarding the liquidation of Banco Master and will submit it to Minister Jhonatan de Jesus within 10 to 15 days for further review.

Feb 6 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU Minister Rejects Suspension of Embratur's Funding to Samba School Honoring Lula

Minister Aroldo Cedraz of the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) rejected a request to suspend the transfer of R$ 1 million from the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur) to the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which will pay tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in its theme.

Feb 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU authorizes inspection of postal service to investigate possible irregularities in management

The Brazilian Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) has authorized an inspection of the postal service to investigate potential administrative, financial, operational, and institutional irregularities in its management, responding to a request from the National Congress for an audit.

Feb 5 • 02:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sees low use of FGTS and will request measures from the Ministry of Cities

The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) will send recommendations to the Curator Council of the FGTS and the Ministry of Cities following an audit that revealed low execution of funds for sanitation, urban infrastructure, and support programs.

Feb 4 • 22:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ibama restricts fine conversion program after TCU charges

Ibama has reinstated a limited program that allows environmental fines to be converted into services following a suspension due to TCU's concerns over public finance regulations.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress and TCU servers press for salary increase and creation of addition

The Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on proposals for salary adjustments for Congress servers that include a compensatory leave allowing salaries to exceed constitutional limits.

Feb 3 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU technicians recommend vetoing the allocation of R$ 1 million to the samba school that will honor Lula

TCU technicians have advised against allocating R$ 1 million in federal funds to the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which plans to pay tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Rio Carnival, pending approval from the rapporteur.

Feb 2 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Request for suspension of appointee to CVM has precedent at TCU

The request to suspend Otto Lobo's appointment as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), currently under review by the TCU, has a precedent in a past case concerning the appointment of Carlos Baigorri to Anatel.

Feb 2 • 02:00 UTC

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