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Dramatic illustration of INSS CPMI session with government base presenting report seeking Bolsonaro indictments amid political counter-reports.

Government base in INSS CPMI seeks indictment of Bolsonaro and Flávio

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The government-allied base presented an alternative report in the INSS CPMI on Friday (March 27), seeking indictment of 130 people, including former president Jair Bolsonaro and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), for billion-dollar pension frauds. The document counters the official report by relator Alfredo Gaspar (União Brasil-AL), which calls for indicting 216 names, including President Lula's son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha). Voting is due by Saturday (March 28).

Former deputy André Vargas attends PF ceremony in Maringá

Former federal deputy André Vargas, convicted in Operation Lava Jato, attended the inauguration of a Police Federal base in Maringá, Paraná, on Friday, March 27, alongside PT leaders. He holds the position of PT general secretary in the state and seeks to revive his political career with support from allies and the Lula government. Vargas denies injustice in his conviction and claims readiness to contribute in Parliament.

Fachin upholds Mendes' ruling, denies CPI appeal on Toffoli-linked firm's secrecy

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STF President Edson Fachin rejected a Senate CPI of Organized Crime's appeal against Justice Gilmar Mendes' earlier suspension of secrecy breaks on Maridt Participações, a firm linked to Justice Dias Toffoli. This keeps the company's banking, fiscal, phone, and telematic records sealed amid probes into financial irregularities and possible organized crime ties.

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Felipe Nunes joins opening panel of Brazil Conference 2026

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São Paulo Book Fair announces Sandro Veronesi and Latin authors focus

São Paulo mayor Nunes reallocates R$51.9 million from buses and elderly programs

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB) issued a decree on March 13 reallocating R$51.9 million from the 2026 budget, cutting bus subsidies and elderly programs to fund road works and Autódromo de Interlagos upgrades. The PT opposition criticizes the freezes, while city hall downplays the effect. Councilors demanded explanations from the Sports Secretariat.

Martha Graeff denies knowledge of ex-boyfriend Daniel Vorcaro's frauds

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Influencer Martha Graeff, ex-girlfriend of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, stated she had no knowledge of his alleged fraudulent practices. In a statement released on Friday (27), she criticized the leak of private messages and denied receiving assets from the relationship.

2026 World Cup will have no Brazilian coaches for the first time

Albania's elimination, coached by Brazilian Sylvinho, by Poland in the European playoff semi-final on Thursday in Warsaw ends a historic streak. For the first time since 1930, the 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, may proceed without any Brazilian coaches leading participating squads.

Italy authorizes extradition of Carla Zambelli to Brazil

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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.

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