In today's captivating news on December 31, 2024, Brazil is buzzing with political intrigue, legal battles, and a hint of festive spirit. An attorney with ties to the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the National Justice Council (CNJ) has been detained for threatening to blow up the Federal Police building, marking a dramatic start to the day. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue. Meanwhile, the political scene in Brasília is tense as the Senate petitions the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to release commission amendments worth R$ 2.5 billion, asserting transparency requirements have been met. However, the Attorney General's Office (AGU) advises President Lula to exercise caution and not disburse R$ 4.2 billion in amendments, reflecting the ongoing tension between legislative and executive branches. In São Paulo, Mayor Ricardo Nunes has appointed Milton Vieira, a former federal deputy and pastor of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, as the new Secretary of Innovation and Technology, following his previous stint as Secretary of Housing. On the judicial front, Mato Grosso's Justice Tribunal President Clarice Claudino da Silva has announced that judges must return their R$ 10,000 'vale-peru' food allowance, citing challenging times for the court. Simultaneously, Senator Luiz Carlos Heinze has requested an audit by the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU) into alleged partisan use of the Presidential Ethics Commission, underscoring per...

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