Brazil Supreme Court to Review Banco Master Case

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On 1 September, Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça referred a case involving messages between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro to the full 11-member court. The case, which involves Federal Police material unsealed by Mendonça, concerns potential misconduct involving the former owner of Banco Master. Subsequently, Justice Moraes requested an investigation into Mendonça, alleging administrative impropriety and abuse of authority. Court President Edson Fachin established a timeline to address both the Banco Master material beginning 14 September and the complaint against Mendonça starting 22 September.

Consequences

The full Supreme Court will hold a public, in-person plenary session to deliberate on the material, though an agenda and specific date remain unconfirmed. The court must now address competing allegations between two of its justices, with proceedings expected to move forward under the oversight of Justice Fachin.

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