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Italian Justice authorized on Thursday (26) the extradition of former federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL) to Brazil to serve sentences imposed by the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The ruling rejects the defense's arguments on political persecution and fulfills the Brazilian Judiciary's request.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

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.

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro signed a confidentiality agreement with the PGR and Federal Police to start plea bargain negotiations. On Thursday (March 19, 2026), he was transferred from Brasília's Federal Penitentiary to the Federal Police Superintendency in the Federal District, by order of STF Justice André Mendonça. The move meets a defense request to facilitate discussions.

18. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

In the latest development on Rio de Janeiro's anticipated indirect election for an interim governorship, STF Justice Luiz Fux suspended on March 18 parts of a new law passed by the Legislative Assembly (Alerj). The ruling, responding to a PSD challenge, addresses rules for the vote triggered by Governor Cláudio Castro's (PL) potential resignation to run for Senate, citing unconstitutionality due to state violence and tight deadlines.

STF Minister André Mendonça suspended access on March 16, 2026, to banker Daniel Vorcaro's confidential documents in the INSS CPMI secure room to protect his privacy. Commission leadership now suspects parliamentary aides entered with hidden cameras despite the order. The room was locked at President Carlos Viana's request amid fears of leaks from sensitive materials linked to Operation Compliance Zero.

12. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

STF Justice Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspect for 'foro íntimo' reasons and will not participate in the judgment on maintaining banker Daniel Vorcaro's imprisonment, owner of Banco Master. The decision comes amid a virtual session of the Second Panel starting this Friday (13). Earlier, Toffoli also recused himself from a request for a CPI on frauds involving the bank.