BRAZIL CORRUPTION
An investigative journalism agency focused on corruption in Brazil
Some cases of interest
A U.S. investment firm suffered a multi-billion dollar loss due to corruption in Brazil.
Essentially, there was an artificial generation of demand. A large company that held exclusive supply rights to meet this demand was acquired by a U.S. investment firm. Shortly thereafter, the fraud was exposed. What has not (yet) been exposed is how the artificial generation of demand works.
American technology companies can fall victim to corruption committed by their Brazilian representatives, who use unethical tactics to secure government contracts.
A Brazilian federal institution paid millions for a software solution that was made available for free by a private company shortly after the contract was awarded. The big question is: couldn't the Brazilian public sector have developed and released this solution sooner? We know the answer to this question and what lies behind it.
A decade later, what is the state of IT governance maturity in federal institutions? A quick look at reports from the Federal Court of Accounts reveals that, overall, progress has fallen far short of expectations, with potential instances of regression. How is this possible after such heavy spending on multi-million-dollar contracts for consulting, training, software, and equipment?
Creating problems to sell solutions.
Imagine if operational failures—including security breaches—were intentional, designed to justify urgent demands for new contracts. Beyond the impact on millions of citizens, not only was the demand artificial, but the volume of the purchase was as well.
Payroll-deductible loans
What is the logic behind subjecting public servants to contracts with interest rates double those they had previously? It is evident that there was pressure from financial market players. This warrants a parliamentary inquiry. Evidence is mounting, starting with the case of Banco Master.
Real estate market under attack by lawfare
Politicians are behind initiatives aimed at causing various problems in the real estate market. The ultimate goal remains unclear, but evidence of these practices is mounting.