Brazilian justice figure and pastor
A crisis at Brazil’s Supreme Court has intensified as Justice Andre Mendonca unseals documents suggesting Justice Alexandre de Moraes sought the banker Daniel Vorcaro’s legal advice before his arrest. Moraes is seeking a formal investigation into Mendonca amid accusations of abuse of power, while the court grapples with the Banco Master scandal ahead of October elections.
Policymakers and markets are watching a widening Banco Master fraud case as authorities unseal documents and probe Flavio Bolsonaro’s ties to the funding of the Dark Horse film. Lula must confront ongoing court turmoil while Bolsonaro faces new investigations ahead of the election.
The Supreme Court has unsealed documents in the Banco Master probe, showing Senator Bolsonaro is under investigation for possible money laundering, corruption and other crimes linked to financier Daniel Vorcaro. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonca at the request of federal police, adds pressure to a presidential race where Lula and Bolsonaro are locked in a close contest ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.