In brief

Fachin closed three investigations in the fake news inquiry.

They include those of Eduardo Bolsonaro and Malafaia.

What we know

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  1. Verified fact · material

    Supreme Court Justice Edson Fachin closed on October 27, 2026 three investigations linked to the fake news inquiry.

    Closure.

    Sources[01][02][03]

  2. Verified fact · material

    The investigations into Eduardo Bolsonaro and Silas Malafaia were closed, the latter at the prosecutor general request for lack of cause.

    Targets.

    Sources[01][02]

  3. Verified fact

    According to Agência Brasil, the third closed investigation involved Guilherme Fiuza.

    Third.

    Sources[01]

  4. Verified fact

    According to Agência Brasil, Eduardo case was deemed exhausted after final judgment.

    Grounds.

    Sources[01]

Transmission to assets

Market read-through

The ruling eases part of the institutional tension, but the main inquiry remains open.

Portfolio impact

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USD/BRLuncertain

Less institutional tension.

Negligible effect.

What would change the view: Political easing.

currency5% confidence

Direction is an explanatory hypothesis, not a forecast or recommendation.

Next signals

What to watch

  • Other inquiry probes
  • Opposition reaction

Limits of the reporting

What remains uncertain

  • The main inquiry continues.

Full sources

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Agência BrasilFachin arquiva três investigações do inquérito das fake newsindependent newsroom
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Gazeta do PovoFachin arquiva investigações sobre Eduardo e Malafaia ligadas ao inquérito das fake newsindependent newsroom
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Supremo Tribunal FederalSTF determina arquivamento de investigações relacionadas ao inquérito das fake newsofficial source
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