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STF cancels Second Chamber session after Mendonça orders removal of Andrei and Gilmar requests view

oglobo8 September 2026 at 17:49

The Second Chamber of the Supreme Federal Court cancelled on Tuesday the first session after Minister André Mendonça ordered the removal of the Federal Police director-general, Andrei Rodrigues, and submitted the decision to the chamber.

In a trial that reached a majority to endorse the measure, the process was interrupted by a motion for view by Minister Gilmar Mendes.

With the interruption, the session was cancelled without a final ruling on the removal of Andrei Rodrigues.

Mendonça's initial decision and the subsequent formation of a majority to endorse it were halted when Gilmar requested more time to analyze the case before issuing his vote.

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