Centrão leaders went on alert this Monday (14) after the release of a list linked to Senator Ciro Nogueira and the developments in the investigation into Banco Master. The fear is that the combination of new leaks and the internal confrontation at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will squarely hit deputies and senators.
The trigger
The Ciro Nogueira list, which came to light in the context of the Banco Master case, was what raised the warning flag. In the corridors of Congress, the assessment is that the document could serve as a basis for new revelations and expose lawmakers from the bloc.
Fear of leaks
Centrão leaders began monitoring every step of the investigation. The fear is that selective leaks will hit names in the National Congress. Concern is growing because the dispute among STF justices could accelerate the exposure of documents, testimony and decisions.
Dispute at the STF
The confrontation at the Supreme Court is another factor of instability. With each new chapter, pressure over the case grows. The Centrão, which often acts as the deciding factor in important votes, is now weighing the risks of being directly hit.
Caution behind the scenes
The order within the bloc is caution. Leaders avoid public statements and prefer to follow developments before taking a position. Behind the scenes, the reading is that the scenario will only become clear with new advances in the investigation and the resolution of the dispute at the STF.
Next steps
Meanwhile, lawmakers are already discussing defense and coordination strategies to contain damage. The alert remains on, and the expectation is that new chapters in the Banco Master case and the Ciro Nogueira list will come to light in the coming days.