Moraes Shuts Down PRF ‘Blitz’ Lines and Authorizes Bolsonaro Visits at Papuda

Overview

• Alexandre de Moraes ordered the archiving of parts of the 2022 PRF ‘blitz’ probe, shelving cases against Alfredo Carrijo and Leo Garrido for lack of proof and closing lines tied to facts already tried by the STF.
• The investigation was also trancado for Anderson Torres, Silvinei Vasques and Marília Alencar due to prior convictions in the coup-related cases, while Fernando de Sousa Oliveira’s part was closed following his acquittal, with reopening possible if new evidence emerges.
• After a canceled visit, Moraes authorized São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas to see Jair Bolsonaro next Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and cleared Senator Rogério Marinho for a visit on Wednesday, February 4, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Tarcísio’s earlier withdrawal followed public comments by Flávio Bolsonaro about 2026, prompting efforts by allies to cool tensions as the governor reaffirmed a re-election bid and loyalty to Bolsonaro.
• Parallel developments include a formal request to PGR and the CNJ to examine alleged ties between Justice Dias Toffoli and a Paraná resort—despite the CNJ’s lack of jurisdiction over STF ministers—and reporting that a lawyer’s exit from Daniel Vorcaro’s defense has fueled speculation about a possible cooperation deal.