Official announcement from the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil

PGR Supports Conditional Release of Former Deputy Daniel Silveira on December 19, 2024; Decision Pending from Alexandre de Moraes

Dec 19, 2024, 10:41 PM

The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry (PGR) has expressed support for the conditional release of former deputy Daniel Silveira. This decision follows a series of reports indicating that the PGR has granted a favorable opinion regarding Silveira's release, responding to a request from his defense team. The final decision on Silveira's release now rests with Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The PGR's stance was reiterated by multiple sources, confirming its alignment with the defense's appeal for Silveira's freedom.