Moro and Queiroz Clash in Senate Hearing on INSS Fraud

Brasília, May 15, 2025 – Tensions ran high in the Brazilian Senate today during a hearing on alleged fraud within the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). Minister of Social Security, Wolney Queiroz, faced sharp questioning from Senator Sergio Moro regarding his knowledge of irregularities. The exchange highlighted a clash between the two figures, with Moro questioning Queiroz's awareness of alleged fraud schemes. Queiroz responded by referencing a 2020 report by Jornal Nacional that detailed similar allegations, prompting him to question Moro's actions as Justice Minister at the time. "These facts were never reported to me as they were to Your Excellency, expressly, in the 2023 meeting. Who omitted information here was Your Excellency," Moro retorted. The heated exchange underscores the ongoing investigation into INSS pension fraud and raises questions about potential government oversight failures. The hearing continues.