Bolsonarista lawmaker confirms he will run for Alerj presidency for the PL
Anderson Moraes announced his candidacy at an event with Governor-elect Douglas Ruas; the PT may field André Ceciliano.
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18 storiesSenate approves Public Security amendment with no votes against; text heads to promulgation
The floor voted in two rounds on the government's priority proposal, after setting aside the debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
From abroad, Flávio Bolsonaro registers attendance at the Senate session that voted on the Public Security amendment
The senator, who is in the US and has not officially notified the Senate of his departure, would be entitled to vote in a hybrid session.
Nov 03 · 15:11
Alcolumbre picks Eduardo Braga to report on the 2027 Budget and eyes reelection in the Senate
The MDB leader, an ally of the Senate president, got the rapporteurship instead of a PL senator, a party whose support Alcolumbre is trying to win.
Nov 03 · 13:34
Lula travels to São Paulo for routine tests at Sírio-Libanês
According to Secom, the tests had been scheduled for after the election; the president is expected to return to Brasília on Wednesday.
Nov 03 · 12:58
Vorcaro's father asks STF president to revoke pretrial detention or grant house arrest
Henrique Vorcaro has been jailed for more than 170 days in the Master case, and the defense attached a medical report on diverticulitis.
Nov 03 · 10:33
Opening a hearing on betting companies, Fux reacts to criticism and says the STF has already debated the harms of gambling
The justice said his perception is that betting companies "should be banned," but noted that this does not end the analysis of the subject.
Nov 03 · 09:53
Douglas Ruas announces three cabinet names and promises to merge the police forces into a single secretariat
The Rio governor-elect also intends to slim down the number of departments and pass a state spending cap this year.
Nov 03 · 08:28
Gilmar Mendes calls on TSE leadership to act as an "equidistant referee" after the runoff
The Supreme Court justice wrote that "silences and hesitations are not neutral" after divergent rulings on voting day.
Nov 02 · 16:20
Flávio Bolsonaro's defense appeals the passport seizure and seeks to remove Moraes from the case
The senator, who lost the presidential election, challenges the Supreme Court decision in a money-laundering investigation tied to betting companies; he is in the United States.
Oct 31 · 16:27
Clarín describes Flávio's departure with four jets and an overland trip to the border
According to the Argentine newspaper, the plan included alternative routes, decoys and help from US agents at the Puerto Iguazú airport; the claims are attributed to Clarín.
Oct 30 · 17:22
CNN details how Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil in vans and a chartered jet
An investigation by Brazilian agencies obtained by CNN points to a route through Foz do Iguaçu, help from a former Mossad agent and a flight from Puerto Iguazú to Miami; the Federal Police is weighing a request to freeze assets.
Oct 29 · 22:55
White House reportedly advised Flávio Bolsonaro against declaring himself president-elect
According to sources cited by ICL Notícias, Washington would not endorse a challenge to the election and asked the senator to keep a low profile; he reportedly dropped the phrase "true president-elect" from a letter.