Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces pressure to resign following revelations of close ties with disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes is facing significant pressure to resign following the release of federal police documents revealing his frequent consultation with disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro. The documents, unsealed by Justice André Mendonca, show that Vorcaro repeatedly sought advice from de Moraes and even requested meetings and intervention to delay his own arrest. Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, was arrested in November 2025 after the bank's closure. Critics and political figures have scrutinized the justice's role, with some suggesting his continued presence on the bench could damage the court's integrity. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro stated that de Moraes committed several crimes, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the Banco Master case the