Investigations
Lulinha's secrecy break pressures Lula's government
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The Federal Police obtained authorization to break the banking, fiscal, and telematic secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Lula, amid investigations into INSS frauds. The INSS CPI also approved the break in a tumultuous session on Thursday (26), generating tensions in the government ahead of the election campaign. Aides fear impacts on re-election, while the opposition seeks to extend the commission.
A riding tournament in Munich was abruptly canceled following animal cruelty incidents. Six ponies were mistreated overnight, deeply distressing children and participants. Investigations are underway, with associations expressing shock and tightening security measures.
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The Bank of Brasília (BRB) announced the resignation of two fiscal council members whose indications were attributed to a fund linked to the Reag manager, liquidated by the Central Bank. Leonardo Roberto Oliveira de Vasconcelos and Celivaldo Elói Lima de Sousa claim no knowledge of the link to the Borneo fund. The resignation was reported as a material fact on February 13, 2026.
Renowned Colombian popular music singer Yeison Jiménez died in a plane crash in a rural area of Paipa, Boyacá, along with five members of his team. The aircraft crashed minutes after takeoff from Juan José Rondón airport, with no survivors. Authorities have begun investigations to determine the causes of the incident.
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The House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements has launched an investigation into Nigeria's bilateral and multilateral treaties, memoranda of understanding, and foreign-funded contracts. Concerns focus on sovereignty risks, debt exposure, and economic security. Chairman Rep. Rabiu Yusuf emphasized that the review aims to protect national interests without political bias.
This week, the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's ad hoc committee heard explosive testimonies on alleged police corruption linked to criminal cartels and the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team. Witnesses detailed unlawful deals, interference in operations, and threats, while officials defended actions amid ongoing investigations. The hearings highlighted deep infiltration of law enforcement by organized crime.
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Testimony at ongoing police inquiries in South Africa has spotlighted the role of specialised task teams amid allegations of political interference. KwaZulu-Natal's top police official accused the suspended minister of trying to disband a key unit investigating political killings. This has raised broader questions about how the South African Police Service prioritises and resources its detective efforts.
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