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Supreme Court blocks investigation of president’s son
Supreme Court Chief Justice Dias Toffoli determined yesterday the suspension of all cases that involve the use of “detailed financial data” shared by regulatory authorities without previous judicial authorization. The move comes after a request by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s defense attorneys, who tried to block investigations into suspected money laundering by his client.
Why it matters. Despite the ruling having impinged on Senator Bolsonaro’s case, it was extended to all such cases. According to prosecutors—who were highly critical of the decision—the ruling halts nearly all investigations into money laundering in the country, because many are initiated after watchdogs flag suspect financial operations. It is, however, impossible to immediately measure the impact, as each case will be analyzed individually. The ruling was controversial in the Supreme Court, even among justices who agree with the rationale behind it, because of questions over its constitutionality.
Context. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is suspected of...