September–November 2026
2026: Operation Make Up over parliamentary funding paid to associations
On 10 September 2026 the Federal Police searched lawmaker Mario Frias’s premises in the first phase of Operation Make Up, authorised by the Supreme Court, into the use of parliamentary funding allocated to associations, including Instituto Conhecer Brasil, and potentially fictitious contracts; Justice Flávio Dino barred him from leaving the country. The second phase, on 13 November, targeted his former chief of staff, who denies any misuse of funds. According to Agência Estado, investigators are tracing funding linked to the film Dark Horse.
- State of the evidence
- Searches and investigation are confirmed; allegations do not amount to a conviction.
- Legal status — source text
- Federal Police investigation ongoing; no conviction or formal criminal charge confirmed as of 14 November 2026.
- Attribution
- Suspected irregular allocation and circulation of parliamentary funding.
Sources · 5
- [1]Agência Estado / UOLEx-assessor de Mario Frias é alvo da PF em operação para rastrear emendas ao filme Dark Horse13 November 2026News agencyHigh reliability
- [2]PloxPF deflagra Operação Make Up e mira Mário Frias e produtora por suspeitas de desvios10 September 2026MediaMedium reliability
- [3]Folha de S.PauloDino proíbe Mário Frias de sair do país e critica fuga de parlamentares investigados10 September 2026MediaHigh reliability
- [4]Polícia FederalPF deflagra 2ª fase da Operação Make Up13 November 2026Official documentHigh reliability
- [5]Folha de S.PauloAlvo da PF, ex-assessor de Mario Frias nega desvio de emendas e diz que irmão deixou projeto suspeito13 November 2026MediaHigh reliability
Last verified: 14 November 2026