Agência Brasil
63 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Brazilian MP Sues Influencer and Betting Site for R$120M in Damages · Brazil's MPDFT files a civil lawsuit against influencer Virginia Fonseca and betting platform Blaze, seeking R$120 million in moral damages for alleged predatory promotion.
- Rio Court Convicts Man in Murder of Actor Jeff Machado · Jeander Vinícius Silva Braga sentenced to 22 years for murdering actor Jeff Machado in Rio de Janeiro.
- Operation Arrests Rio Metrópole President for Embezzling R$86.3 Million · The Rio Metrópole Institute's president was arrested in a corruption operation that embezzled R$86.3 million from the state of Rio de Janeiro.
- Brazil Prosecutors Indict Four Over Death of 21-Year-Old in Unsafe Rope Jump · São Paulo prosecutors indicted four people for homicide over a fatal rope jump accident.
- Federal Police Raid Bolsonaro's Home Over Missing Weapons · Federal Police search Jair Bolsonaro's residence following a court order to surrender unreturned firearms.
- Rio Court Bans Unlicensed Sports Betting Platform Using Fraudulent Documents · Rio de Janeiro court orders immediate suspension of Digital Dreams sports betting platform for operating without state authorization.
- Brazil's Electoral Ban Period Begins, Restricting Public Use During Campaign · Brazil's election ban period starts, prohibiting candidates from using public resources and government sites for campaigning.
- Brazilian Supreme Court Schedules Rio Governor Succession Trial for August 19 · STF to decide on direct vs indirect elections for Rio de Janeiro's interim governorship on August 19.
- Brazilian Federal Police Launch Operation to Disrupt PCC Money Laundering Network · Brazilian Federal Police execute Operation Exchange in São Paulo to dismantle a PCC-linked money laundering ring moving over R$10 billion.
- Brazil's STF Overturns Reduced Statute of Limitations for Administrative Misconduct Cases · Brazil's Supreme Court invalidates reduced statute of limitations for administrative misconduct cases, citing constitutional concerns
- Italian Court Orders New Trial on Extradition of Brazilian Ex-Deputy Zambelli · Italian Supreme Court annuls extradition of Brazilian ex-deputy Carla Zambelli, ordering a new trial.
- Brazil's TSE Upholds Disqualification of Former Roraima Governor · Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court maintains the removal of Antonio Denarium's governorship and orders new state elections.
- São Paulo State Must Develop Protocol for Police Actions During Protests · São Paulo state is ordered to create a protocol for police conduct during public demonstrations to ensure proportional use of force.
- Cargo Theft Drops 37% in São Paulo in May Amid Rising Violence Against Women · São Paulo cargo thefts fell 37% in May, but sexual violence cases rose 4.7% year-over-year.
- Brazil's Supreme Court Assigns Mendonça to Investigate Dark Horse Film Funding · Brazil's Supreme Court appoints André Mendonça to investigate payments made by banker Daniel Vorcaro to the Dark Horse film about Jair Bolsonaro
- 17% of Rio Police Removed Body Cameras During Containment Operation · MPRJ investigation reveals 17% of Bope officers removed body cameras during the deadly Containment Operation in Rio de Janeiro.
- Brazilian Minister Orders Transfer of Banker Vorcaro to DF Police Battalion · STF Minister André Mendonça orders banker Daniel Vorcaro transferred to Papudinha prison.
- Bolsonaro's Defense Requests Home Detention Extension Amid Gun Investigation · Bolsonaro's legal team asks STF to extend home detention citing health and a seized firearm.
- Brazilian Trial for Gritzbach Murder Suspects Annulled, Will Restart · The trial of three Brazilian police officers accused in the 2024 murder of Vinícius Gritzbach has been annulled and will restart.
- Jaques Wagner's Defense Requests STF to Nullify PF Searches · Jaques Wagner's legal team asks the STF to invalidate the PF's search and seizure operation against him.
- Brazil's PGR Recommends Mendonça to Lead Dark Horse Investigation · Brazil's PGR recommends Minister Mendonça to lead the investigation into payments for the Dark Horse film about Jair Bolsonaro.
- Rio de Janeiro Reduces State Debt by R$40 Billion via New Federal Agreement · Rio de Janeiro's state government reduces its debt by R$40 billion through a new federal debt restructuring program.
- Gritzbach Case: Widow of Man Killed in Crime Describes Struggles · A widow recounts financial and emotional difficulties after her husband was killed during the execution of businessman Vinicius Gritzbach.
- Bolsonaro's defense allowed to attend firearm-related testimony · Supreme Court Justice Moraes permits Bolsonaro's defense to attend his testimony regarding a firearm found with his security
- Brazilian Fugitive Linked to 2022 Election Campaign Shooting Arrested in Bolivia · A Brazilian fugitive involved in a 2022 election campaign shooting in São Paulo was arrested in Bolivia.
- Brazil's Finance Minister Meets Supreme Court to Address Fiscal Impact of Congressional Proposals · Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan meets with Supreme Court justices to discuss fiscal implications of controversial congressional proposals
- Brazil's Supreme Court Confirms Rules Holding Big Techs Accountable for Illegal User Content · Brazil's STF finalizes legal framework making big techs civilly liable for illegal user-generated content
- PGR Opposes Reconsideration of Bolsonaro's Conviction · Brazil's PGR opposes the reconsideration of former President Bolsonaro's conviction for his role in the 2023 coup plot.
- Brazilian Banker Allegedly Paid for Hotel Stay of Deputy Speaker and Senator in Lisbon · Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro is accused by PF of paying for hotel stays of Hugo Motta and Ciro Nogueira in Lisbon in 2024
- Brazil's STF Unanimously Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro in Tariff Case · Eduardo Bolsonaro was unanimously convicted by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court for coercion in the tariff case linked to his father's coup plot.