André Mendonça, the newly appointed minister, is altering the pace of the Master investigation, a move that has garnered praise from the Federal Police (PF). On Monday, he plans to hold a meeting with the case's delegates to outline the next steps, including new investigative actions. However, his recent decision to prohibit the delegates from sharing information and data with their hierarchical superiors has stirred discontent within the federal police's upper echelons.

Despite public tensions with Dias Toffoli, the PF's general director, Andrei Passos Rodrigues, has been closely monitoring the investigation until now. Under Mendonça's new directive, he will have only administrative authority and will no longer have direct access to the investigation's details. This restriction can be likened to a situation where the Supreme Court prohibits the president from overseeing his ministers, indicating a significant shift in operational dynamics within the PF.

Mendonça's approach is reminiscent of his previous restrictions implemented during the investigation of the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), highlighting a trend towards tighter control over sensitive information and potentially limiting the ability of police leadership to oversee and direct ongoing investigations effectively. This decision raises questions about the balance of power within the investigation and the transparency of the process moving forward.