BRAZIL · POLITICS
A former member of the staff who assist ex-president Jair Bolsonaro at home has asked Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court to let him return, according to a petition reported on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Key Facts
- Who Sérgio Rocha Cordeiro, an Army reservist, removed after an inquiry into alleged forged Covid-19 vaccination records.
- Ask Return to the team; if refused, a provisional 90-day release.
- Status No ruling as of 12 November; filing reported, not confirmed.
What Is Reported
His own defence argues that the inquiry was closed for lack of evidence and that restrictions on him were lifted. He offers restricted hours, supervision, no mobile phone and no talk of politics or his case with Bolsonaro.
What Is Not Known
The filing date is unknown to us, we have not seen the court record, and Moraes has given no sign of his decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Moraes decided on the request?
No decision has been reported as of 12 November 2026, and we have not seen the petition.
Sources: Defence petition to the Supreme Federal Court, as reported on 12 Nov 2026; not independently verified. More: Moraes Leads Two Pending Brazil Court Cases; Brazil news.
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