Brazil justice faces pressure over alleged banker links
By The BriefBrief
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice who sentenced former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison is facing pressure to resign over alleged links to a disgraced banker and possible conflict of interest. The dispute is unfolding weeks ahead of Brazil’s presidential election, in which Bolsonaro’s son Flavio Bolsonaro is a candidate.
WHO:Brazilian Supreme Court justice
WHAT:Faces pressure to resign over alleged links to a disgraced banker and potential conflict of interest.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 5:59 AM ET
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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