Minister André Mendonça, from the Supreme Federal Court (STF), decided to remove Andrei Rodrigues from the position of director-general of the Federal Police. The decision represents an extreme measure taken by the country's highest Court.
Mendonça's determination mandates the immediate opening of criminal investigative and administrative-disciplinary proceedings at the Federal Police's Internal Affairs department. The measures aim to investigate possible irregularities involving the now former director.
The decision further escalates the institutional crisis at the highest judicial Court in Brazil. The episode represents another chapter in the tension between the branches of government.
An extraordinary virtual session was convened for this Tuesday to deliberate on the case. The virtual trial allows ministers to vote remotely within a set timeframe.
