
Brazil· RegistroBrazilian STF Ministers Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça embroiled in 'Fake News' inquiry
Ministers of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça, are involved in a 'Fake News' inquiry, with accusations and counter-accusations, and judicial maneuvers by other ministers.
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STF Ministers Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça embroiled in 'Fake News' inquiry
First report 19h agoLast update 3h agoAllegations suggest Senate President Davi Alcolumbre is involved in a drug trafficking scheme, preventing him from initiating impeachment against Moraes.
Other STF ministers, particularly Edson Fachin, are intervening to manage the inquiry, requesting clarifications and reassigning aspects of the case.
Concerns are raised about the STF's transparency after security measures were increased to prevent journalists from photographing ministers.
André Mendonça is actively defending himself, requesting Moraes's removal from the STF and receiving public support.
There is strong criticism of Alexandre de Moraes's actions, with claims he has 'decreed the end of the Supreme Federal Court' and that his report against Mendonça may have used AI.
Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) judicial controversies and alleged corruption
First report 8h agoLast update 3h agoThere are serious allegations of data breaches and corruption, including a drug trafficking scheme, involving high-ranking Brazilian judicial and political figures.
The Supreme Court is seeing internal shifts in investigations, with Justice Fachin removing a request to investigate Justice Mendonça from the Fake News inquiry, and the PGR being asked to comment.
The security around the Supreme Court is reportedly preventing journalists from photographing the building, raising concerns about transparency.
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