André Mendonça, the newly appointed rapporteur for the Master case at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), is working to re-establish the tenuous relationship between the Court and the Federal Police (PF). This relationship has been strained following actions taken by Minister Dias Toffoli, who limited the number of forensic experts allowed to access evidence collected during investigations. Mendonça's approach involves increasing the PF’s autonomy and reversing previous restrictions to ensure normal investigative procedures can resume, especially concerning vital evidence like the phone of banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is central to the Compliance Zero operation.

In an effort to mend ties with the PF, Mendonça swiftly called a meeting with police delegates, signaling a desire to rebuild the trust that had deteriorated during Toffoli's tenure. This move was seen as a positive step amid the ongoing tensions, reflecting through his actions a recognition of the need for collaboration between judicial and law enforcement entities. Colleagues view this as a potential turning point in addressing the criticisms surrounding the previous handling of the case.

Despite these early gestures, sources close to Mendonça hint that there are still significant challenges ahead, particularly concerning the expectation of transparency and accountability within the PF. Balancing the need for comprehensive investigations while safeguarding civil rights and preventing further misconduct will be a delicate task for Mendonça, as he navigates the complexities of Brazilian law enforcement and judicial oversight.