Brazil Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes criticizes selective leaks of investigations in court

On September 30, 2026, during a session of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Justice Gilmar Mendes criticized selective leaks of ongoing investigations, alleging they have an electoral purpose. He referenced the Master case, where he previously accused Justice André Mendonça of leaking information about Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Mendes praised Justice Edson Fachin, the court's president, for his handling of the Lava Jato investigations without leaks. Mendes expressed confidence in Fachin's leadership and emphasized the importance of judicial impartiality.