Brazil’s Globo Debate Cancelled After Lula Boycott
Globo cancelled Brazil's last pre-election debate after court rulings, Lula's no-show and Flávio Bolsonaro's walkout. What it means for Sunday's...
October 2, 2026Topic
Gilmar Mendes
Brazil Justice Wants Billions in Court Debts Audited After Bank Scandal
Brazil's longest-serving justice wants every federal appeals court inspected for inflated court-ordered debts after the Banco Master collapse.
September 28, 2026
Gilmar Mendes of the Brazilian Supreme Court orders the return of cell phones after suspending the investigation against FGV
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes suspends FGV investigation and orders return of confiscated devices in major legal reversal.
November 22, 2022
Brazilian Supreme Court suspends investigation into FGV corruption; breach of secrecy could expose the court
A Federal Police (PF) operation launched on Thursday (Nov. 17) against Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) may expose the entity's financial
November 20, 2022
Supreme Court is ‘enemy’ of anti-corruption fight in Brazil, says former Lava Jato judge Sergio Moro
Former Lava Jato judge Sergio Moro (União Brasil) criticized the performance of the STF (Brazilian Supreme Court) in the fight...
May 11, 2022
STF decision orders São Paulo state to supply cannabidiol medication to patients
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) has ruled that it is the State's duty to supply drugs that, although not registered...
June 23, 2021
Opinion: Brazil’s “RICO Gangsters” Strike Again
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This week, Brazil’s hugely unpopular President Temer has once again capitulated...
November 9, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Shameless Politicians
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last week and this have proven beyond any doubt that Brazilian...
June 28, 2017 Opinion: Brazil’s Next Impeachment?
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last week, by a 4-3 decision, Brazil’s highest electoral court (TSE)...
June 12, 2017