Brazil Supreme Court Authorizes Probe into Bolsonaro Film Financing

Brazil's Supreme Court has authorized a federal police investigation into alleged fraud in the financing of "Dark Horse," an autobiographical film about former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently imprisoned for attempted coup. The probe, approved by Justice André Mendonça, aims to determine if the film was funded by imprisoned banker Daniel Vorcaro and whether it received public funds. Source: infobae

Key details:

• The Intercept Brasil reported in May that Vorcaro, former owner of Banco Master, promised $24 million for the production, with $12 million disbursed between February and May 2025. Source: diariolibree
• Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the former president's son and a presidential candidate, initially denied but later confirmed negotiating the sponsorship, insisting it was legal. Source: diariolibree
• Authorities are also investigating whether Banco Master money covered expenses in the United States for Eduardo Bolsonaro, another son who is self-exiled and was sentenced to four years for obstruction. Source: infobae
• Additionally, police will look into whether congressional earmarks from Bolsonaro supporters went to the film. Source: diariolibree