The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), led by minister Bruno Dantas, has initiated a 15-day period for federal public banks and the Ministry of Finance to communicate if they have contemplated the possibility of 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB). This inquiry follows concerns over the BRB's financial stability, which has been compromised due to a series of detrimental transactions involving Banco Master, whose irregularities were exposed by the Federal Police's Compliance Zero operation in November 2025.

In light of these developments, rumors have emerged suggesting that federal institutions could consider acquiring the BRB, a move that would effectively remove the Federal District's government from its role as the controlling shareholder of the bank. Such federal intervention is seen as a potential solution to restore the bank's operations and stabilize its financial health amid ongoing turmoil. The inquiry aligns with a request from Lucas Furtado, the sub-prosecutor general of the Public Ministry before the TCU, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation regarding the BRB and its implications for public finance.

The outcomes of this investigation could have significant repercussions for both the BRB and the broader banking system in Brazil. With the potential 'federalization' of BRB, questions about governance, accountability, and the role of state control in financial institutions will come to the forefront, igniting debates on how best to manage public resources to safeguard economic stability, particularly in light of the recent scandals affecting Brazilian financial institutions.