Brazil Election Scandal: PRF Official Reveals Orders for Bus Blitzes

Brazil: Former PRF Official Confirms Orders for Election-Time Bus Blitzes Brazil is grappling with the fallout from testimony given by Djairlon Henrique Moura, the former director of operations for the Federal Highway Police (PRF). Moura confirmed under oath to the Supreme Federal Court that he received direct orders from the Ministry of Justice to conduct increased traffic stops targeting buses during the 2022 general elections. This revelation has ignited intense political debate. The timing of the alleged orders, just before the election, raised immediate concerns about potential voter suppression. However, political analyst João Belucci offered a counterpoint, stating, “A simple mathematical calculation would prove that even if they carried out operations on all roads, the electoral effect would be very small.” Moura's testimony is a significant development in an ongoing investigation into alleged attempts to influence the election. The Ministry of Justice has yet to issue a formal statement on Moura's claims. The Supreme Court will now consider the implications of his testimony. This case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in election processes and underscores the ongoing debate about the potential for political influence on law enforcement agencies.