Senator Bolsonaro says he met with disgraced Brazilian banker after arrest
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro confirmed he met with banker Daniel Vorcaro after Vorcaro's arrest. The senator claims their relationship was limited to a film financing agreement. This revelation has impacted Brazilian financial markets and the presidential race.
- ▪Senator Flavio Bolsonaro acknowledged meeting banker Daniel Vorcaro after his arrest.
- ▪Vorcaro was jailed for bribing a former central bank director and had previously owned the failed Banco Master.
- ▪Bolsonaro stated that the meeting aimed to end negotiations after Vorcaro's alleged wrongdoings became public.
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Senator Bolsonaro says he met with disgraced Brazilian banker after arrestSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 03:48 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 03:48 AMBRASILIA, May 19 - Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro acknowledged on Tuesday that he met in person with banker Daniel Vorcaro after the owner of failed lender Banco Master was arrested last year and released with an ankle monitor.Bolsonaro has faced scrutiny since news website The Intercept Brasil last week reported his ties to the banker, who was jailed for a second time in March, accused of bribing a former central bank director.
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