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Famous Brazil Judge Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Banco Master Ties

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de MoraesPhotographer: Ton Molina/Bloomberg

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By Martha Beck and Daniel Carvalho

March 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM UTC

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A Brazilian judge who rose to prominence over clashes with Elon Musk and Jair Bolsonaro is under scrutiny for alleged ties to failed Banco Master SA, deepening a credibility crisis around the nation’s top court and threatening to reshape looming elections.