Wind and rain collapse tents at the STF in Brasília
Perimeter of the Federal Supreme Court was isolated due to the expectation of analysis of the Federal Police report
Quick Look
- Strong winds and rain knocked down security and press tents at the STF, in Brasília, this Tuesday (15).
- Access to the site is restricted and isolated due to the expectation of analyzing a Federal Police report involving Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
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Why It Matters
The perimeter of the STF was isolated due to the expectation of analyzing a report from the Federal Police with messages exchanged between Daniel Vorcaro and Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
The strong wind and rain that hit the central area of the Federal District this Tuesday (15) knocked down tents set up outside the Federal Supreme Court (STF) for security and press teams.
The perimeter of the STF and Praça dos Três Poderes was isolated this Tuesday due to expectations for the analysis of the Federal Police report that brought together 52 messages exchanged between the former owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, and minister Alexandre de Moraes.
Praça dos Três Poderes is in the center of Brasília, at one end of the Esplanada dos Ministérios. It receives this name because it is located exactly between the headquarters of the three powers of the Republic – the National Congress, the Palácio do Planalto and the STF.
The strong sunny morning gave way, at lunchtime, to cloudy weather, with winds and rain showers. Part of the tent set up by the DF Public Security Secretariat collapsed and had to be supported by the professionals themselves.
Despite the scare, there were no reports of injuries or damage to equipment until the last update of this report.
Restricted access to the court
In addition to the public security teams called to monitor the area around the STF, press professionals from various media outlets also monitor the trial in the marquee and outside area of the Supreme Court.
This is because the court administration adopted stricter rules than conventional for the entry of civil servants, journalists and the general public.
Actions include:
metal detectors and x-ray equipment at access to the main building and annex;
prohibition of access to the plenary by people not authorized by the ceremonial;
ban on the use of cell phones in the plenary session during the session – the devices will be sealed in plastic bags, as is done in public competitions;
prohibition of food and drinks in the plenary;
Prohibition of demonstrations by spectators during the session.
Even in the external area, the Public Security Secretariat isolated Praça dos Três Poderes and the surrounding area of the STF for public access. Traffic remained free, but protesters and tourists were only able to gather in the area before the National Congress.
The government is also using Military Police drones and cameras for monitoring, in addition to the intelligence cell activated in August to take care of the capital's security during the 2026 elections. The group has 22 district and federal security agencies and should operate until January.
Open Questions
- Was there permanent structural damage to the tents?
- What is the exact content of the PF report?
