Citizens protest against Moraes before STF judgment
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TL;DR
- Protesters gathered on September 15, 2026, in front of the National Congress to protest Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
- The protest occurred before an extraordinary STF session to decide on an investigation into Moraes for messages with ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro.
- Banners demanded the removal of Moraes and President Lula.
- The event was called by the Novo Party and attended by Romeu Zema and Sebastião Coelho.
- Fake R$100 bills were displayed referencing accusations involving Senator Davi Alcolumbre and Vorcaro.
- The STF session was scheduled for 10 AM, with Minister André Mendonça as the rapporteur for investigations into Banco Master.
- Mendonça requested authorization to investigate Moraes based on information from Vorcaro's cell phone.
- Enhanced security measures were in place around the Praça dos Três Poderes, with restricted access and potential road blockades.
- A preventative sweep for explosive devices was conducted by the PMDF.