During a session held on Tuesday (15.set.2026), the Supreme Federal Court witnessed a verbal clash between ministers André Mendonça and Gilmar Mendes. The central point revolved around a possible investigation into the conduct of Alexandre de Moraes in relation to Daniel Vorcaro, founder of Banco Mas.
What motivated the discussion
Mendonça defended that the court should not be dragged into political disputes and criticized the way the issue was handled. According to him, any investigation must follow strict criteria of legality, without external pressures.
Gilmar Mendes reacted vehemently, classifying his colleague's statements as reckless and stating that no one should point the finger without concrete evidence.
Context of the investigated relationship
The controversy involves alleged contacts between Moraes and Vorcaro. The banker is cited in documents that may indicate favoritism or omission of information by the magistrate.
- Session date: September 15, 2026
- Body: Supreme Federal Court
- Main figures: André Mendonça, Gilmar Mendes and Alexandre de Moraes
Expected repercussions
The episode is expected to fuel new chapters in the court's internal tension. Experts consulted by the newspaper highlight that the case could generate formal requests for investigation or even requests for review in ongoing proceedings.
The atmosphere in the plenary remained tense until the end of the session, with both ministers maintaining firm positions and refusing to back down on mutual accusations.