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Gleisi calls Sergio Moro a 'thief judge' at pre-campaign rally 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 a rally held this Saturday (30) in Curitiba to launch Requião Filho's (PDT) pre-candidacy for governor of Paraná and her own pre-candidacy for the Federal Senate. The event took place at Igloo Super Hall, in the Tarumã neighborhood.

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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 the parliamentarian, the former Operation Car Wash judge "never wanted to fight corruption" and would have conducted his political trajectory focused on a "power project." Gleisi declared that "we have the historical duty not to let Moro govern" and stated that the left will defeat "the extreme right in Brazil and the thief judge in Paraná."

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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 rally also targeted federal deputy Filipe Barros (PL-PR), whom Gleisi called the "Master Amendment deputy" — a reference to the project that proposes to expand from R$250,000 to R$1 million the coverage of the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC), an initiative associated with discussions involving Banco Master and its controller, Daniel Vorcaro.

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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)"

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

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Poder360

"Na 6ª feira (29.mai.2026), Moro oficializou sua pré-candidatura ao governo paranaense durante um evento promovido pelo PL, em Curitiba"

1. What we know (2)

The launch event for Requião Filho's pre-candidacy occurred on Saturday (30) at Igloo Super Hall in Curitiba

2 sources Brasil 247 Poder360

Moro formalized his pre-candidacy for governor of Paraná on Friday (29) at a PL event

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

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

Covered by only some sources (2)

Moro's Friday event had more than 5,000 registrants

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Brasil 247

PT national president Edinho Silva and other federal deputies participated in the PT event

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Brasil 247
3. What we don't know yet (4)
  • What is the specific history of Moro's judicial decisions that support the accusation of 'thief judge'?

    Why it's still unknown: None of the sources detail which specific judicial acts support the accusation, limiting themselves to generically mentioning Operation Car Wash

    Did not cover: Brasil 247 Poder360
  • Who are the other registered pre-candidates for governor of Paraná in 2026?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention only Moro and Requião Filho, without listing the complete field of candidacies

    Did not cover: Brasil 247 Poder360
  • What is the current status of Car Wash cases involving Lula and Moro's decisions?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources do not contextualize whether there were reversals in higher courts that could support criticism of the former judge

    Did not cover: Brasil 247 Poder360
  • Who are the defined candidates for lieutenant governor on Requião Filho's ticket and for the second Senate seat?

    Why it's still unknown: According to Poder360, 'names for lieutenant governor on Requião's ticket and for the second Federal Senate seat were not defined'

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