Gilmar Mendes comes out in defense of Andrei Rodrigues amid PF crisis
The minister said he trusts the PF's director-general and saw "public interest" in the change of investigators in the Master case. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes expressed support for PF Director-General Andrei Rodrigues via social media.
- The support comes amid a crisis in the PF following the removal of two chiefs involved in reports concerning ministers' mentions in a cellphone.
- Mendes praised Rodrigues's integrity, independence, and republican stance.
- The National Association of Federal Police Delegates (ADPF) criticized the removals, deeming the justifications insufficient and emphasizing investigative autonomy.
- Mendes proposed a change in how the PF's director-general is chosen, suggesting a shortlist from delegates instead of presidential appointment, and fixed mandates.
- Mendes cited operations like Carbono Oculto and Unha e Carne as examples of the PF's effective work under Rodrigues.
- He deemed Rodrigues's administrative changes legitimate and in the public interest, rejecting political motivations.