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STF: Mendonça keeps pressure for plenary to judge Moraes case

Pt Noticias2 September 2026 at 01:33

Minister André Mendonça, from the Supreme Federal Court (STF), continues insisting that the court's plenary analyze the messages exchanged between Minister Alexandre de Moraes and businessman Daniel Vorcaro. The situation places the two magistrates on opposite sides within the court.

Despite the archiving request made by the Attorney General's Office (PGR), Mendonça maintains his position that the case should be judged by the collegiate body. The minister understands that the messages should be examined by the court in its full composition, and not just by him alone.

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