Politics
BnT Online stories available in English, newest first. Coverage of Ponta Grossa and the Campos Gerais region, in Paraná, Brazil.
Zanin asks Federal Police for contents of Vorcaro's cell phone
STF judges report on Moraes and Vorcaro on Tuesday
Ministers of the STF analyze on Monday (15) the report from the PF on alleged relationship between Alexandre de Moraes and former banker Daniel Vorcaro. The minister's faction argues that preliminary procedures could block the investigation.
DF Government Requests Return of R$12 Billion to BRB
The DF government requested the STF to track and return R$12.2 billion to BRB, funds transferred to Banco Master in operations under investigation. The petition cites international conventions and requests blocking of resources. Meanwhile, the PF is investigating the involvement of the former top leadership of the state bank.
Fachin assumes leadership of Master and INSS cases
The president of the Supreme Federal Court, Luiz Edson Fachin, took over the leadership of investigations into fraud at Banco Master and INSS. The decision follows a request from Minister Alexandre de Moraes to investigate possible abuse of authority by Minister André Mendonça. Fachin will preside over Tuesday's (15) session that will analyze whether the Federal Police cited Moraes in conversations with Daniel Vorcaro.
In Curitiba, Requião Filho highlights Paraná's strength in event with Lula
Requião Filho in Curitiba participates in event with Lula and highlights investments, social policies and partnership to strengthen Paraná.
Lula sees disapproval rising in the Northeast and pressures campaign
Less than a month before the first round, Lula registers 35% disapproval in the Northeast, a 6-point increase in a month. Flávio Bolsonaro plans an offensive in the region, where local competition poses challenges to the left.
Moraes tries to change STF agenda to investigate Mendonça
Alexandre de Moraes requested from the STF president, Edson Fachin, that the actions against André Mendonça be judged simultaneously with the investigation involving Moraes and the banker Daniel Vorcaro. The move seeks to shift the Court's focus and invalidate evidence obtained from cell phone messages.
