Kleber Cabral, president of Unafisco Nacional, was questioned by the Federal Police under the investigation relating to so-called fake news after he publicly criticized the Supreme Federal Court (STF) for its treatment of tax auditors. His comments came in the wake of a police operation against four Federal Revenue employees, where he remarked that monitoring authorities and their relatives had become a dangerous task for tax officials. Following this, Cabral was officially summoned to provide testimony as part of ongoing inquiries initiated by STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes, known for his firm stance on issues involving disinformation and its impact on public institutions.

In a statement after his testimony, the representative body of tax auditors emphasized that Cabral's summoning was solely due to his public declarations rather than any illicit activities. The testimony was conducted remotely and remains under judicial confidentiality, thus restricting Cabral from discussing specifics regarding the inquiries. This situation underscores ongoing tensions between government institutions and public servants in Brazil, especially concerning freedom of speech and criticism towards authorities.

The recent events not only highlight the complexity of Brazil’s political climate but also call into question the limits of administrative scrutiny on public figures who dare to voice dissent against higher authorities. Observers are watching closely to see how this case unfolds and whether it will stimulate broader discussions about accountability and dissent in Brazil’s political discourse.