Brazil Supreme Court reinstates police chief amid Master case dispute
Brazil's Supreme Court judge Flávio Dino annulled the suspension of Federal Police chief Andrei Rodrigues, who resumed duties after a day-long removal. The reinstatement follows an internal court conflict over the high-value 'Master' case, signaling judicial instability around a major investigation. The underlying dispute and its implications for the case remain unclear.
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Brazil STF Internal Conflict Escalates Over Federal Police Leadership and Investigations
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is experiencing a significant internal conflict, primarily centered on the leadership of the Federal Police (PF) and the scope of high-profile investigations. Justice André Mendonça's order to remove PF Director-General Andrei Rodrigues, citing alleged surveillance, has been challenged and partially reversed by other justices and Minister Flávio Dino, with the dispute now escalated to the full STF plenary. The situation indicates deep institutional friction within the judiciary and between the judiciary and federal law enforcement.