New Legal Pressure in Master Case, Surprise Boxes Reshape BBB 26 Week

Overview

• District lawmaker Fábio Félix asked the federal prosecutor’s office to open an investigation into Governor Ibaneis Rocha over the BRB–Master talks and sought an asset freeze to safeguard potential public losses.
• President Lula criticized those defending Banco Master’s owner and highlighted that the industry-funded deposit insurance scheme will compensate affected investors.
• In a recent Federal Police deposition, Daniel Vorcaro acknowledged contacts with Ibaneis Rocha but avoided naming political visitors, while Ibaneis confirmed two meetings and denied discussing the bank’s sale.
• Records show a fund operated by Reag (Arleen) bought stakes tied to the Tayayá resort once held by Dias Toffoli’s brothers, with CVM data indicating R$ 20 million invested and a payment of over R$ 3 million for part of their shares.
• On BBB 26, Babu Santana won the leadership, production advanced the Anjo to Friday, and a Surprise Boxes dynamic put Leandro on the block while granting Sarah a vote veto and Ana Paula a double vote for Sunday’s three-person lineup without a Bate e Volta round.