Measure was adopted due to Collor’s conviction to eight years and ten months in prison for passive corruption and money laundering
The minister, of the, made the decision to suspend Fernando Collor’s diplomatic passport, and forbid him to leave Brazil. This measure was adopted due to Collor’s conviction to eight years and ten months in prison for passive corruption and money laundering. Currently, he is serving a sentence on a home regime, considering his age and health conditions. The minister’s determination aims to ensure that Collor remains in the country, with the support of the Federal Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the execution of the order. The former president’s arrest occurred in 2023, in the context of a corruption scheme related to BR Distribuidora, which was the target of investigations in Operation Lava-Jato.
Moraes’s decision reflects concern about the possibility of the former president’s escape, given the severity of the charges that weigh against him. The suspension of the diplomatic passport is a measure that aims to reinforce compliance with the law and the accountability of public figures involved in acts of corruption. Collor, who has already held the presidency of Brazil, faces serious legal consequences for his actions, and the STF’s decision is an important step in the fight against impunity.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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