Court Renews RDD, Keeps Rogério Andrade in Federal Prison Through 2026

Overview

• The substitute corrections judge Franscielle Martins Gomes Medeiros ratified the 1st Specialized Criminal Organization Court’s request, granting Gaeco’s appeal to maintain his federal detention.
• The decision sets his placement under the Regime Disciplinar Diferenciado at the Campo Grande maximum-security facility from November 25, 2025 to November 24, 2026.
• Gaeco argues Andrade could keep directing crimes, influence subordinates, and hinder evidence collection if returned to Rio’s prison system.
• A Ministry of Justice assessment characterizes Andrade as having “periculosidade ímpar” and maintaining influence over public agents, supporting continued isolation.
• Earlier in November the 8th Criminal Chamber revoked his RDD and ordered a transfer to Rio, but prompt prosecutorial actions and a new ruling kept him in federal custody as he faces charges in the 2020 killing of Fernando Iggnacio.