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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces calls for resignation over alleged ties to banker

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes is facing mounting pressure to resign following the release of Federal Police documents suggesting he provided advice to Daniel Vorcaro, the disgraced owner of Banco Master. The documents, unsealed by Justice André Mendonca, indicate that Vorcaro allegedly acted on the judge's counsel, prompting calls for impeachment from political figures and media outlets.

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Why It Matters

The controversy threatens the integrity of Brazil's highest court and could influence the political landscape ahead of the upcoming October elections.

Key Facts

  • Justice Alexandre de Moraes sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for an attempted coup.
  • Federal Police documents suggest banker Daniel Vorcaro sought and acted on advice from Justice de Moraes.
  • Justice André Mendonca unsealed the documents, which include messages between Vorcaro and an individual identified as de Moraes.
  • The documents show de Moraes reviewed a 130 million real (approx. 26 million USD) contract between Vorcaro and the judge's wife, Viviane Barci de Moraes.
  • Lawyers for Viviane Barci de Moraes state the judge reviewed the contract only to ensure no conflict of interest existed.
  • Senator Flávio Bolsonaro admitted receiving 12 million dollars from Vorcaro to sponsor a film about his father.
  • The newspaper Folha de S. Paulo has called for the judge's resignation and potential impeachment by the Senate.
  • The Supreme Tribunal Federal has not yet voted on whether to formally investigate Justice de Moraes.
  • Justice Luiz Edson Fachin, president of the court, stated he will announce next steps after reviewing the facts.

Who's Mentioned

personDaniel Vorcaro“Owner of Banco Master”personAndré Mendonca“Supreme Court Justice who unsealed the documents”other27“Years of prison sentence for Jair Bolsonaro”organizationBanco Master“Bank owned by Daniel Vorcaro”personAlexandre de Moraes“Justice of the Supreme Tribunal Federal of Brazil”personJair Bolsonaro“Former President of Brazil”personLuiz Edson Fachin“President of the Supreme Tribunal Federal”personLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva“President of Brazil”personViviane Barci de Moraes“Wife of Alexandre de Moraes”personFlávio Bolsonaro“Senator and son of Jair Bolsonaro”