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TSE confirms indirect election for Rio governor after Cláudio Castro's exit

25 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) confirmed on Wednesday (25) that the election to complete the Rio de Janeiro governorship will be indirect, held in the state assembly. The ruling followed Cláudio Castro's (PL) resignation on the eve of a judgment declaring him ineligible. Interim Governor Ricardo Couto identified and prompted correction of an error in the TSE's certificate.

STF caps judiciary and prosecutors' extra benefits at 35% in Dino's transitional ruling

Following Minister Flávio Dino's February monocratic suspension of certain extra payments—which drew support from retirees and entities but opposition from courts like TJ-SP—Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) on March 25 approved Dino's transitional rules capping 'penduricalhos' at 35% of the R$ 46,366.19 constitutional subsidy for judiciary and public prosecutors, until national legislation. The decision bans perks like 'auxílio-peru' and projects R$ 7.3 billion in annual savings.

Centrão urges Alcolumbre to advance Messias' STF hearing

25 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Centrão members advised Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to unblock the hearing for Attorney-General Jorge Messias, nominated by Lula to the STF. The government plans to send the formal nomination message in the coming days, despite resistances. Lawmakers argue that delaying offers no benefits.

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STF's Second Panel upholds Daniel Vorcaro's prison in unanimous vote

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Vorcaro signs confidentiality term for plea bargain and is transferred to PF

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Fux suspends Alerj rules for RJ interim governorship election amid violence concerns

Michelle wants new meeting with Moraes for Bolsonaro's house arrest

Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro plans a new meeting with STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes to request humanitarian house arrest for her husband, Jair Bolsonaro, hospitalized with bronchopneumonia. Over 100 opposition and centrist federal deputies signed a similar request to the justice. Bolsonaro's defense filed a new petition based on his worsening health condition.

Searches for compulsory retirement surge after Dino's decision

17 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

A Nexus Pesquisa analysis shows 'aposentadoria compulsória' ranked 23rd in Google searches in Brazil from March 15-16, 2026, with over 2,000 queries. The spike follows STF minister Flávio Dino's ruling prohibiting compulsory retirement for judges in serious misconduct cases, favoring dismissal instead. Mentions on X, Facebook, and Instagram rose 96.855% in 24 hours.

Datafolha records peak distrust in STF and Judiciary

A Datafolha poll released on March 11, 2026, shows distrust in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) reaching 43%, the highest since 2012, while in the Judiciary it hit 36%, also a record. The survey, conducted from March 3 to 5 with 2,004 people in 137 municipalities, indicates worsening trust in seven out of eight institutions analyzed since December 2024. The public overwhelmingly rejects questionable ethical conduct by STF justices.

Eduardo Bolsonaro criticizes Fábio Shor's appointment to Moraes' cabinet

10 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro criticized the appointment of delegate Fábio Shor to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes' cabinet, comparing it to the 2020 Alexandre Ramagem case. According to the lawmaker, the choice overlooks differences between institutional prerogatives and obstruction of justice. The criticism is part of an information manipulation strategy linked to bolsonarismo.

24 مارس 2026 08:35