Brazilian Supreme Court justices at odds as election and probe into failed bank loom
Summary
Brazil’s Supreme Court is facing a crisis as two justices, Alexandre de Moraes and Andre Mendonca, have accused each other of serious misconduct. The conflict is connected to a major investigation into fraud at Banco Master, which involves politicians and legal questions ahead of Brazil’s upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Justice Alexandre de Moraes helped put former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison for an attempted coup.
- Justice Andre Mendonca is the court’s first evangelical member and was appointed by Bolsonaro.
- Mendonca wants Moraes suspended while deciding if he should be investigated for possible corruption.
- Moraes wants Mendonca investigated and possibly impeached for conducting an unauthorized investigation into him.
- Evidence shows that the bank owner Daniel Vorcaro often sought advice from Moraes during the fraud case.
- Moraes’ wife worked under a contract for Banco Master, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
- Politicians, including Bolsonaro’s son Flávio Bolsonaro, have asked Moraes to resign amid the scandal.
- Mendonca met with Vorcaro multiple times, including after the fraud investigation began, and questioned him without formal authorization.
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