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Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree increasing benefits of his welfare program by 15%

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Brazil SC weighs probe into judge who jailed ex-president Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday began deliberations on whether Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who led the trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro, should face an investigation in a graft case, adding to tensions ahead of the country’s October presidential election.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Brazil's top court weighs a probe against the judge who sent former President Bolsonaro to prison

Brazil's Supreme Court has started deliberations on whether Justice Alexandre de Moraes should face an investigation in a graft case

The Independent UK · Sep 15

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A crisis is shaking Brazil's Supreme Court. Here's what to know

Brazil's Supreme Court is experiencing an unprecedented crisis with canceled sessions and overruled decisions. The court faces allegations of graft and political bias ahead of the presidential election. A collapsed bank investigation has linked several politicians and judiciary members to fraud. Justices are accused of selective case handling, intensifying political…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Brazil Supreme Court justice unseals probe into Bolsonaro biopic, citing suspected criminal funding

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has unsealed an investigation into a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro investigated over payments from disgraced banker

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is under a Supreme Court investigation for allegedly receiving $12 million from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Flavio Bolsonaro probed for corruption as Brazil election tightens

Just weeks before the vote, Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign is being rocked by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering. The probe centres on financing sought for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, court documents unsealed on Friday showed.

France 24 · Sep 11

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Brazil's Supreme Court cancels session as political crisis deepens

Brazil’s Supreme Court canceled a second consecutive session of deliberations on Thursday, a rare step that highlights its deep institutional and political crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Brazil Supreme Court chief suspends colleagues' rulings amid election row

The chief justice of Brazil's Supreme Court stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a banker accused of fraud deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month's presidential election, adding to…

France 24 · Sep 9

Brazilian Supreme Court judge annuls rival's decision, restores federal police chief to his post

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has restored two senior police officials to their posts, overruling a decision by fellow Justice Andre Mendonca

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, deepening crisis at the top court

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice André Mendonca has removed the head of the federal police and the intelligence chief from their posts

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Brazilian Supreme Court justices at odds as election and probe into failed bank loom

Brazil’s Supreme Court has plunged further into an institutional crisis, as two of its best known justices are now requesting major sanctions against each other

The Independent UK · Sep 4

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