Lula defends STF to judge ministers on the same day

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) defended on Thursday (17.Sep.2026) that the Supremo Tribunal Federal judge in the same session the cases involving ministers Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça on the opening of an investigation in relation to the Master case. The statement was made during the official agenda in Brasilia, where the head of the Executive responded to questions from the press about the progress of the investigations and the performance of the Court.

Lula argued that the joint analysis of the processes would guarantee isonomy and transparency in the trial. The speech takes place amid a scenario of institutional tension, with the STF under pressure to decide on the conduct of its own members. The president did not detail how this single session would be operationalized, but reinforced the need for equal treatment among magistrates.

Joint trial seeks isonomy among ministers

Lula’s defense for a simultaneous trial comes after Minister Edson Fachin determined that a point of order would assess whether the Moraes process would be analyzed in conjunction with the Federal Police report on the minister himself. Fachin’s decision came on the basis of a point of order that assesses whether the case will be judged in conjunction with PF’s report on Moraes.

In practice, the measure can unify the discussions on the opening of investigation against Moraes and Mendonça in the Master case. The president did not directly comment on Fachin’s decision, but his statement suggests alignment with the idea that cases should not be treated in isolation. The source did not detail whether Lula had prior access to the content of the point of order.

Experts heard by the report assess that the joint judgment could avoid contradictory decisions and reduce institutional attrition. However, there is no set deadline for the plenary of STF to discuss the issue. It is expected that the issue will enter the agenda in the coming weeks, but the Court did not confirm the date.

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Lula takes responsibility for Moraes

Asked about the open trial in STF regarding the performance of Alexandre de Moraes, Lula stated: “If Alexandre de Moraes made a mistake, it is the decision of the Supreme Court. If you've made a mistake, you'll have to pay for what you've done. But we want the same for everyone.” The speech was interpreted as a direct message to the court, without sparing the minister of eventual punishment.

The president avoided anticipating a value judgment on Moraes’s conduct, delegating responsibility for the analysis to STF. The declaration also echoes the principle that no one is above the law, including the Court’s own ministers. Lula did not mention what sanctions could be applied in case of conviction.

Moraes’s performance has been the subject of scrutiny since alleged irregularities in the conduct of investigations related to the Master case came to light. The minister denies any illegality and claims that his decisions followed procedural rites. The source did not detail the content of the charges against Moraes.

Master case goes unsolved, says Lula

When asked about the progress of the counts involving the Banco Master, Lula was categorical: “The Master case was not solved.” The statement indicates that, in the president’s view, the investigations have not yet reached a definitive conclusion on the perpetrators and the extent of the illicit acts.

According to him, it is still necessary to identify all those involved and hold any culprits accountable, even after the measures already adopted by the authorities. Lula did not cite what measures have already been taken, but acknowledged that there have been advances in the investigations conducted by the Federal Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The Master case involves suspicions of financial irregularities and possible involvement of public officials. The investigations are conducted in secrecy, and few details have been officially disclosed. The source did not detail the current stage of the counts nor the names of the investigated.

President Associates Flávio Bolsonaro to Scandal

The president also re-associated the senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) to the scandal and said the congressman will have to answer the charges. Lula did not present new evidence, but reiterated that the investigations must reach all those cited, regardless of position or party affiliation.

The mention of Flávio Bolsonaro occurs in an electoral context, with the senator vying for the preference of the right-wing electorate. The MP denies involvement in the Master case and classifies the charges as political persecution. His defense claims that there are no concrete elements that link him to the irregularities.

Lula’s speech can stir the spirits in the campaign, since the president is one of the main electoral cables of the government candidate. The source did not detail whether Lula intends to formalize any denunciation against the senator or if he only commented on the progress of the investigations.

Repercussions and next steps

Lula’s statement quickly resonated among parliamentarians and jurists. Government allies praised the position of charging isonomy in the STF, while oppositionists accused the president of interfering in the Judiciary. The Palace of the Plateau did not officially speak out about the criticism.

In STF, the tendency is that the joint judgment is analyzed with caution, given the sensitivity of the subject. Ministers listened to privately assess that the unification of cases can speed up the resolution, but also increase the pressure on the court. The source did not detail how each minister intends to vote.

For the citizen, the outcome of the Master case is of direct interest to the confidence in the institutions. The delay in the conclusion of the investigations generates uncertainty and feeds the debate on the impartiality of the Judiciary. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to follow the developments and will bring updates as soon as there are news.

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