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Gleisi calls Moro 'thief judge' at pre-campaign event in Paraná

2 sources · 31 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

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Federal Deputy Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR) called Senator Sergio Moro (PL-PR) a "thief judge" during an event held Saturday (30) in Curitiba to launch Requião Filho's (PDT) pre-candidacy for Paraná governor. The rally took place at Igloo Super Hall and gathered supporters from different regions of the state.

Press quotes (1)
Brasil 247

"A ex-ministra e deputada federal Gleisi Hoffmann (PT) elevou o tom do discurso político neste sábado (30), durante um ato realizado em Curitiba para lançar sua pré-candidatura ao Senado Federal e a pré-candidatura de Requião Filho (PDT) ao governo do Paraná"

According to reports from the event, Gleisi stated that Moro "never wanted to fight corruption" and had conducted his career focused on a "power project." The PT politician declared that "we have the historical duty not to let Moro govern" and said the left would defeat "the far right in Brazil and the thief judge in Paraná."

Press quotes (1)
Brasil 247

"Segundo a parlamentar, o ex-juiz da Operação Lava Jato "nunca quis combater a corrupção" e teria conduzido sua trajetória política com foco em um "projeto de poder"

The meeting occurred one day after a right-wing demonstration in Paraná that included Moro, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), Deltan Dallagnol (Novo) and Filipe Barros (PL-PR). On Friday (29), Moro had formalized his pre-candidacy for state governor during a PL event in Curitiba.

Press quotes (1)
Brasil 247

"A mobilização aconteceu um dia após uma manifestação da direita paranaense na capital, que contou com a presença de Sergio Moro, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), Deltan Dallagnol (Novo) e Filipe Barros"

Gleisi also criticized Federal Deputy Filipe Barros, calling him the "Master Amendment deputy" in reference to his project proposing to expand Credit Guarantee Fund coverage from R$ 250 thousand to R$ 1 million. PT's support for Requião Filho in Paraná was defined in December 2025, after negotiations at the party's State Meeting.

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Brasil 247

"A petista também voltou suas críticas ao deputado Filipe Barros, a quem chamou de "deputado da Emenda Master". A referência foi feita ao projeto apresentado pelo parlamentar que propõe ampliar de R$ 250 mil para R$ 1 milhão a cobertura do Fundo Garantidor de Créditos (FGC)"

1. What we know (2)

The event occurred on Saturday (30) at Igloo Super Hall in Curitiba

2 sources Brasil 247 Poder360

Moro formalized his pre-candidacy on Friday (29) during PL event

2 sources Brasil 247 Poder360
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (3)

The event gathered supporters from different regions of the state

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: Poder360

Moro's event had 'more than 5 thousand registered'

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Brasil 247

List of participants in Requião Filho's event including Edinho Silva and other deputies

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Brasil 247
3. What we don't know yet (4)
  • What are the specific legal grounds supporting Gleisi's accusation of calling Moro a 'thief judge'?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources do not specify concrete processes, decisions or investigations that substantiate the criminal allegation, limiting themselves to reproducing political rhetoric

    Did not cover: Brasil 247 Poder360
  • What is Moro's official position on the specific accusation of being called a 'thief'?

    Why it's still unknown: Moro's response cited by Poder360 is limited to commenting on his own event, without directly addressing the criminal accusation

    Did not cover: Brasil 247
  • Who will be the candidates for lieutenant governor on Requião Filho's ticket and for the second Senate seat?

    Why it's still unknown: Poder360 reports that 'the names for vice-governor on Requião's ticket and for the second Senate seat were not defined'

    Did not cover: Brasil 247
  • What is Filipe Barros' position on being called the 'Master Amendment deputy'?

    Why it's still unknown: Although Brasil247 mentions that 'Filipe Barros has already denied any irregularity related to the topic', there is no specific response to Gleisi's new criticism

    Did not cover: Poder360

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